FAQs
This page provides easy access to major issues that Princeton has addressed, sometimes in the form of answers to frequently asked questions.
How does Princeton operate its endowment and why is the endowment so important?
- President Tilghman on impact of the economic downturn, 2009
- President Tilghman remarks on endowments and college costs, 2008
- Submission to U.S. Senate, 2008
- Trustees hold line on tuition, 2007
- Strong investment returns, 2006
- Increase in endowment spending, 2001
- Endowment policy spending fact sheet, 2001
What’s special about financial aid at Princeton?
- Financial aid Q&A, 2008
- Financial aid estimator
- Trustees increase aid spending, 2006
- Grants replace loans, 2001
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