# Undergraduate Financial Aid

**Source**: https://finaid.brown.edu/basics
**Parent**: https://finaid.brown.edu/

Undergraduate Financial Aid

# Financial Aid Basics

# Financial Aid Basics

Brown is committed to meeting 100% of your demonstrated financial need.

Financial aid is one of our highest priorities. Understanding the basics of financial aid will help students and families prepare for paying for a Brown education.

## Financial Need & Eligibility

The need analysis formula is the starting point for determining financial aid eligibility.

[Learn More](https://finaid.brown.edu/basics/financial-need-eligibility)

### [The Brown Promise](https://finaid.brown.edu/basics/brown-promise)

The Brown Promise initiative eliminates packaged loans from all undergraduate financial aid offers.

### [The FAFSA](https://finaid.brown.edu/basics/fafsa)

To apply for financial aid for undergraduate or graduate education, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

### [Institutional Documents Service (IDOC)](https://finaid.brown.edu/basics/IDOC)

The Office of Financial Aid uses the College Board’s IDOC service to securely receive the tax information and other financial documents of applicants and families.

### [Tips for Financing Your Education](https://finaid.brown.edu/basics/educational-financing)

The Office of Financial Aid and Student Financial Services are available to provide information about financing options and to assist students and families with developing a plan.

### [Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (FASAP)](https://finaid.brown.edu/basics/fasap)

Answers to commonly-asked questions about FASAP.

### [Expected Family Contribution (EFC)](https://finaid.brown.edu/basics/financial-need-eligibility/efc)

Brown University offers financial aid to supplement, not replace, your family's ability to pay.