Yale’s estimate of what a student could earn from wages earned during the academic year and summer. For more information, including the amounts for different types of students, visit our page on understanding the Student Share or our Student Share FAQs.
Outside merit scholarships may be used to cover the Student Share. Students may also choose to take out loans to cover their Student Share For more information, see Scholarships and Grants and Loan Options under Types of Aid and Other Financial Resources.
Part of the Expected Family Contribution.