Boston University or Northeastern University?

katliamom
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:27:48 +0000

If in fact your EFC is zero - that’s generally good news. It means that if you’re accepted to need-blind schools (the Ivies, for example) they will give you enough FA to attend. However, none of the private schools on your list are need-blind. NYU or BU may accept you but not offer enough FA. In which case your family would have to finance your education through loans - if they can get them. I’m a bit curious about this zero EFC since assets are usually taken into consideration and apparently you live in a million dollar house. Without knowing all the details, we really can’t advise you. Only your family can figure out what you can and can’t afford. I would recommend you apply to a VARIETY of schools - your local public universities which will be cheaper, and privates of your choice. Have your family fill out FAFSA, apply for FA and see what you are offered. If the privates give you enough aid, great. If not, you still have your local instate universities – which in California are excellent – to fall back on.