Free ride schools?

Lilliana330
Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:09:07 +0000

@scrippsie Yes, each school has their own policy. However, it’s a known fact that the large majority of schools in the US do not meet need, leaving a financial aid gap. Thus “Most schools will cap off how much aid you can get”

“I know two people who somehow managed to accumulate enough money to actually make money while going to college since there was no such cap (although one I think it was from outside scholarships which were willing to just hand her a check).”

This is not a reliable/safe option.

“there are perfectly fine schools that give a lot of merit based aid.”

What some will consider “a lot of aid” (half tuition awards? 3/4 tuition?) may be not be enough for a low income kid.