Students who receive financial aid and have an expected contribution of $15,000 or less are eligible for the Academic Break Meal Plan. The expected contribution appears as “estimated remaining costs” on the Bates financial aid award offer provided by Student Financial Services. Student Financial Services calculates eligibility each year based on an analysis of the income and assets reported on the CSS Profile, ISAFA, and other documents provided by the student’s family.

Both domestic and international students are eligible for the Academic Break Meal Plan, though varsity athletes who are required to be on campus during academic breaks have their meals covered by the Department of Athletics.

If you are an incoming or currently enrolled student who has been offered financial aid from Bates, your family’s estimated remaining costs appear at the bottom of the financial aid award offer provided to you by Student Financial Services.

Eligible students are automatically enrolled in the Academic Break Meal Plan. Students swipe into Commons using their Bates IDs just like any other board meal.

Students who find themselves in need of additional assistance during academic breaks on campus should contact a staff member in the Office of Campus Life. Questions specifically about financial aid or calculated family contributions should be directed to Student Financial Services.

• Office of Campus Life
• Student Financial Services