<p>@circuitrider </p>
<p>You definitely have something for Amherst. I do not know what the’ve done to you.
For some reason I don’t think Amherst asked Mr. Leonhardt to write about them. Having said that, It is well known fact that Amherst offers one of the most generous financial aid packages compared to most other colleges.</p>
<p>The author also states: “But I don’t want to suggest Amherst is typical”, although he does not clarify how it compares to other “elite private colleges”. However, he clearly differentiates Amherst as a better example, which is not exactly your interpretation.</p>
<p>If you look at net price calculator, parents’ contribution does not start until $60k annual income and then gets prorated all the way up to $200,000-220,000. I’d say if parent(s) make north of $220,000 they’re still considered middle-class and should be able to afford a full cost of a college attendance (assuming they only have 1college age student).</p>