Hey everyone! I've been researching colleges that meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. Can anyone provide a list of, or point me towards a reliable source of, colleges that guarantee full need coverage? I'm trying to figure out my best options financially while applying.
Hello! It's a smart approach to consider colleges that meet 100% of demonstrated financial need. A great starting point is to research the colleges listed on the CollegeVine blog post: "38 Colleges That Meet 100% of Demonstrated Financial Need." (https://blog.collegevine.com/schools-that-meet-100-percent-financial-need) The list isn't exhaustive, but it offers a good selection of colleges well-known for their generous financial aid policies.
Additionally, you can consult the U.S. News & World Report list of colleges that meet 100% financial need. Note that some colleges may have changed their policies since the publication of these lists, so always double-check with each college's official financial aid website for the most up-to-date information.
To help you start, here are a few examples of colleges that meet 100% demonstrated financial need:
1. Amherst College
2. Brown University
3. Columbia University
4. Dartmouth College
5. Duke University
6. Harvard University
7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
8. Northwestern University
9. Pomona College
10. Stanford University
11. Swarthmore College
12. University of Chicago
13. University of Notre Dame
14. University of Pennsylvania
15. Vanderbilt University
16. Yale University
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