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What is the role of parents and families at Brown University?

Parents and families are a valued part of the Brown community and important partners in their students' success. We invite you to learn more about what is happening here on the Brown University campus and the wide range of services resources that are available to your student.

What is the Brown parent & family newsletter?

The Brown Parent & Family Newsletter is sent out several times each year with information about resources, projects and events on campus. Events and important dates from across campus. Brown student-athletes compete on 34 varsity sports teams and in a wide variety of club sports and intramural sports.

What is PowerSchool student and Parent Portal?

PowerSchool uses the Internet to facilitate student information management and communication among school administrators, teachers, parents, and students. The PowerSchool Student and Parent portal is a tool that is integrated into the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) that is specifically developed for parents and students.

What is an authorized credit for Brown University?

For example, Brown University is restricted from disbursing Federal funds to a student’s account until the student has officially enrolled for the term, classes have begun, and the student has completed all requirements. Therefore, any Federal funding may appear as an Authorized Credit until the term begins.

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What is the role of a brown student in education?

As architects of their education, Brown students are expected to be active participants in their education; this requires that they reflect on their strengths, interests, and goals, and that they make informed choices about the areas of study they pursue.

What is Brown's advising structure?

Brown's advising structures support students throughout their academic journey. Before arriving on campus, every incoming first-year is assigned two advisors -- an academic advisor and a student peer advisor -- who help them navigate Brown's open curriculum. Transfer students are connected with a concentration advisor and a Transfer Peer Counselor. In the first year and beyond, students meet with their advisors at key moments to discuss their academic choices and to plan for subsequent terms. Parents may wish to explore the exciting array of concentrations and courses through Focal Point, and to read more about Academic Advising in each year.

How often is the Brown newsletter emailed?

The newsletter is emailed several times each year with news and updates specific to undergraduate life at Brown. See the section on Parent Communication for newsletter editions and information about parent email addresses.

Brown's Need Based Financial Aid Program

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

Factors Considered in Brown's Needs Analysis Formula

Learn more about how Brown calculates a family's financial contribution to the student’s education.

Cost of Attendance

Knowing the costs associated with a Brown education can help students and families from all income levels plan ahead and find appropriate financial support.

Estimating Your Bill

The Brown University Bill Estimator provides an estimate of the annual billed charges for first year students.

When are electronic statements due?

Electronic Statements are traditionally produced in late June for the fall semester (due August 1) and in mid-November for spring semester (due January 1). The Student Account Statement itemizes all charges and/or credits submitted by University departments for the term.

Do scholarship sponsors accept student account statements?

Many scholarship sponsors will accept a copy of the student account statement. If a special billing invoice is required for the sponsor of an outside scholarship, please send the Bursar’s Office written confirmation of the scholarship and a request for a special billing invoice.

Can a student account statement be addressed to a scholarship sponsor?

The student account statement cannot be addressed to a scholarship sponsor. The Bursar’s Office will prepare a billing invoice and forward it directly to the sponsor. It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the sponsor to ensure funds are received promptly by the University.