Claremont McKenna College

Kravis Opportunity Fund

Family Weekend

Family Weekend support is prioritized for first-year students, and offers of support are based on financial aid package and expected family contributions to their students' education. A family can only take advantage of Family Travel for Family Weekend once during the student’s collegiate career. Family Weekend support may include:

  • One (1) roundtrip airplane ticket to Ontario International Airport (domestic families) or to Los Angeles International Airport (international families)* or
  • Up to $250 each way for mileage reimbursement if driving your own car*. Mileage is calculated based on home address and IRS mileage rate**
  • 2, 3, or 4 night hotel accommodation at a college-selected hotel (Saturday night stay required) for up to four (4) people
  • Transportation to/from Ontario International Airport and hotel
  • Transportation to/from hotel and campus during Family Weekend (Saturday – Monday)
  • Lunch and dinner provided on-campus either at Collins Dining Hall or during official Family Weekend meals based on registration
  • Registration fees for up to two (2) family members to attend Family Weekend

*Only one (1) mileage reimbursement or plane ticket can be provided per family, regardless of marital status
**Please note that mileage reimbursements can only be made after commencement and travel has occurred.

Commencement

Commencement support is currently only available for students who entered in 2019 and 2020 and were awarded a Kravis kick-off grant upon matriculation. Support will include:

  • (1) roundtrip airplane ticket to a Los Angeles area airport, bus ticket, or Amtrak ticket, or
  • Up to $300 each way for mileage reimbursement if driving your own car. Mileage is calculated based on home address and IRS mileage rate**

*Only one (1) mileage reimbursement or plane ticket can be provided per family, regardless of marital status
**Please note that mileage reimbursements can only be made after commencement and travel has occurred.

Commencement support for students entering in 2021 and beyond will be updated at a later date.

 

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