1. Western New England University (Springfield, Mass.)
Profile: Private institution with approximately 2,600 undergraduates. Its 2012-13 tuition is $31,912.
Discount history: Western New England University first began offering a Sibling Discount in the 1992-93 academic year. At the time, the discount was $500 per family with more than one student enrolled, but has since been upgraded to a $1,000 discount per student ($2,000 for two students enrolled, and $3,000 for three students enrolled).
The discount’s impact: “We offer the discount as an added incentive for families who are already part of the Western New England family to consider enrolling a sibling,” said David Stawasz, assistant vice president for marketing communications. “The university understands that paying for college is a major expense, and this is one small way we hope to support these students and their families.”
In the current academic year, 53 students from 26 families are taking advantage of the discount. The discount is considered a form of financial aid and is credited to each student’s tuition bill.
“It is gratifying that many families, once exposed to the Western New England experience, choose to enroll a second or even third child at the University,” said Stawasz. “Considering our fill-time undergraduate population of just over 2,500 students, having 53 siblings enrolled is seen as evidence that the university is on the right track when it comes to this program and providing a worthwhile educational experience.”
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