All incoming full-time freshman will be issued a notebook computer because this is part of their tuition. Students who have them are certainly welcome to use their own computers, but they will have a school-issued machine as well. Tuition covers all the costs of the notebook computer. No deposit is needed. The notebook computer is part of your tuition, and assigned to you for use, whether you use it or not.
Financial aid helps with tuition.
Because the costs of the computers are part of tuition, financial aid could help cover the cost. Since the cost of attendance will be higher, more aid will be available. Financial assistance is awarded based on cost and need the higher the cost and need, the more assistance available. St. Mary s has negotiated with all the top venders and has obtained the best available price. You will actually use two computers, one for your first two years, then in your junior year you will exchange the old one for a new one.