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Most generous liberal arts colleges?

Hey, it's daunting thinking about the costs of college. I'm looking at liberal arts colleges, but I'm worried about getting buried in student loans. What are some liberal arts colleges that are particularly generous to their students?

3 months ago

Absolutely, college costs can certainly be a significant concern. There are many liberal arts colleges out there with strong financial aid programs to ensure that their students aren't overwhelmed by student debt.

1. Pomona College: Located in Claremont, CA, this college is known to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for accepted students, making it a competitively generous choice.

2. Amherst College: A need-blind institution in Amherst, MA, this college not only meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, but also has a policy of replacing all loans with grants for lower-income families.

3. Swarthmore College: Like Amherst, Swarthmore, which is located in Pennsylvania, also meets 100% of demonstrated need for their students. They have a strong commitment to affordability and accessibility.

4. Vassar College: Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar also meets 100% of demonstrated need. In fact, over 60% of its students receive some form of financial aid.

5. Bowdoin College: A college in Brunswick, ME, that is need-blind for U.S applicants and meets 100% of demonstrated need for all accepted students.

6. Grinnell College: Located in Iowa, Grinnell promises to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need of admitted students. The school also has one of the largest endowments of undergraduate institutions in the U.S., which contributes to its generosity.

Remember, you can also check out each school's net price calculator on their financial aid website. This is a tool that gives you an estimate of what you could potentially pay, based on your family's financial situation. Also, don't forget about outside scholarships which can aid in offsetting the costs of attendance. Lastly, remember that this is just a small list—there are so many colleges out there with robust financial aid offerings. Good Luck!

3 months ago

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