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<p>That is a recipe for disappointment, as there are many colleges whose financial aid will be less than what students often expect. April tends to bring posts from students who cannot afford any of the colleges that they are admitted to, or who are “forced” to go to a lower choice because their higher choices are unaffordable.</p>
<p>Prospective students should run the net price calculators (for financial aid estimates) and check for merit scholarships before making their application lists.</p>