Rwasko

I am a non-traditional student (will be 25 next year). As of right now I have a 4.0 and my major would be women and gender studies. I would be an out-of-state student. I am thinking about applying to Smith. What kind of finanical aid packages does Smith usually give? I dont have any money and the only way for me to go would be to get an outstanding financial aid package. Any input?

welles10

Non-traditional students are allowed financial aid; I have heard that the financial aid packages are "better" for non-traditional students than for regular undergrads, probably due to the fact that most non-trad students support themselves. If you are accepted to Smith (or any other women's colleges), they will definitely find a way to make it financially possible for you to attend.

Rwasko

How hard is it to get into Smith?

welles10

I don't know about admissions for non-traditional students, but for undergrad it's a top women's college and a pretty competitive LAC. Great school, great academics.

MADad

Mt Holyoke has a program for older students called the Frances Perkins program that might be worth checking out.

Consolation

Smith has the Ada Comstock Scholar (I think that's the name) program for non-traditional students.

fhgoalie

Wellesley has one called the Davis Scholars program. Its a small program that Wellesley puts a lot of time and resources into. Wellesley already offers great financial aid and this should also be true for nontraditional program. Wellesley is very proud of its Davis Scholars program and works hard to keep its students, so I am pretty sure they have good financial aid/