Average percent of need met?

thumper1
Mon, 06 Jul 2015 01:16:51 +0000

A school that meets an average of 87% of need does not guarantee it will meet 87% of YOUR need. It’s an average. You could get 0% and you could get 100%.

If you are an independent student because you are in legal guardianship, it is possible you will have high need. That would get you a $5730 Pell Grant (assuming you have no income or assets), and $5500 in Direct Loans. You might get SEOG if the college offers it. In addition, your state or public universities might offer grants to low income students. You need to find out what your state, and schools have to offer.

The schools that meet 100% of need would be wonderful IF you get accepted. The vast majority of these colleges are highly competitive, and admit applicants with tippy top stats. So…what is your SAT or ACT score, and what is your GPA? Any chance you got a very high PSAT score and could be a NMF? Will you be competitive for significant merit aid anywhere?