<p>I’ve read about programs and policies at many private universities for low-income students that waive all fees.</p>
<p>Did anyone get a package like this, or is benefitting from this kind of policy right now?</p>
<p>How much does it cover? Does it cover expenses beyond that of the tuition? Like for books and living expenses.</p>
<p>There aren’t that many schools doing this anymore. You can probably google or look on collegeboard or one of the websites and get an accurate list then you could certainly ask the question on the individual college forums and check and see if your stats are competitive for these schools. These “no loan” policies have been changing since the economic downturn. Most of the schools also require a certain amount of $$ for a student contribution, not an unreasonable expectation but nonethe less if the student doesn’t have a job it will be $$ that need to be obtained.</p>
<p>aimee,
I answered your question on the Transfer forum. The fact that you are a transfer is important since some schools have different FA policies for fr and transfer students. As I stated on the other thread, go to the college websites and they will show you what they include in COA, what they expect as the parents and student contribution, and how the FA package is composed.</p>
<p>Yes, a transfer is considered differently from a freshman. Do what entomom says.</p>
<p>Thank you parents! :D</p>
<p>Yes, make sure you are looking at recent information. Several colleges made announcements of generous financial aid policies, and then had to reduce them after the Great Recession.</p>