Financial aid for Smith and Wellesley

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@gcheng

Just wondering how generous the financial aid packages are for Smith compared to Wellesley… is there a big difference? And even though it varies for each individual, which college is usually more generous? How much are student debts on average for Smith and Wellesley after graduation?

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<p>No, there usually isn’t a big difference. Colleges long ago agreed not to get into bidding wars.–just as they agreed not to offer athletic scholarships. Smith uses the instructional (CSS) and federal (FAFSA) method when determining aid. Smith has the Praxis program which gives aid to help <em>any</em> student to subsidize an unpaid internship.
What other colleges gives financial help, regadless of income, so a student can do an unpaid internship? </p>

<p>Smith also paid (plane tickets included) for some students to take a trip to Washington recently to attend some meetings and a lecture. You have to apply for the funds… but still……name another college so generous.</p>

<p>And although it’s a little thing, or not so little, Smith has vans the students (clubs) can take to events and lectures all over the Northeast. </p>

<p>Again, what other college supplies a van to any club that requests one, free of charge, to attend a lecture or meeting at Bates, Harvard, Colby, etc.?</p>

<p>Holyoke has vans also, but you’re limited to 50 miles. Wipeee, that won’t get you to the Starbucks near Tufts.</p>

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