<p>STRIDE is actually a half-tuition merit scholarship & is therefore something like $15,000/yr
There is another scholarship program, the Zollman scholarships, which are also merit aid and include participation in STRIDE’s paid research asst. posistions. But if you really like Smith, don’t let the lack of aid based solely on merit deter you from applying- you’ll have to submit both the FAFFA + CSS/PROFILE with a boatload of fin aid info aside from just income amount, which is all taken into account when determining an aid package to varying degrees. </p>
<p>As a general rule of thumb, don’t assume the sticker price = actual price.</p>