Hello everyone! As a high school junior, I'm currently researching college options and financial aid. I'm looking into Barnard College and heard that they have a financial aid calculator. Does anyone know where I can find it and if it's accurate? Any help would be appreciated!
Hello! It's great that you're researching college options and financial aid. Barnard College indeed provides a financial aid calculator to help students estimate their eligibility for financial aid. To find it, you'll want to visit Barnard College's Financial Aid Office website. Look for a tool called the "Net Price Calculator" or "NPC." Here's a direct link to Barnard College's Net Price Calculator: https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/barnard
Remember that the Net Price Calculator provides an estimation of your financial aid eligibility based on the information you input. While it might not give you an exact figure of your financial aid package, it should give you a general idea of what to expect. The accuracy of the results will depend on how accurate and up-to-date the information you provide is.
For a more accurate estimate, make sure to have your family's financial documents on hand, such as tax returns and records of assets. That way, you'll be able to input the most accurate data possible. After you apply to Barnard and submit all the required financial documents, including the FAFSA and CSS Profile, you will receive a more precise financial aid package directly from the college.
Keep in mind that Barnard College meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, which means that if you're admitted, they will offer a financial aid package to cover the difference between your family's expected contribution and the total cost of attendance.
Good luck with your college search and financial aid research!
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