For those getting federal financial aid be aware that work study doesn’t apply to study abroad. When my D22 did her semester abroad she was offered an unsubsidized loan in the amount of her work study ($1500) for that semester. She attended a college that only expected financial aid students to take subsidized loans otherwise so that was available to meet the shortfall. I’m not sure what happens at schools where financial aid requires the full federal loans. I assume it becomes unmet need. Not relevant to this family, but something to be aware of for others
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@gam replying to your message on the other thread. I’m so sorry about wrench in your family plans. So happy to hear the wonderful things about UNC Asheville. Will be keeping that school in mind for C29!
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Your thought on being a safety is an important one. Many choose safeties over reaches every day. Both mine did. And when you look at some LACs, like an L&C you mention, they are also safeties for most. And their acceptance rate goes even higher when you take out the international students (22%) vs. domestic (81%). UNCA, btw, doesn’t break out international but has a 55% rate. Most publics don’t penalize based on $$ like privates do.
Great info on the dorms - for those who want to ensure that type of housing. Niche rates them A-; very good score.
The one issue UNCA has, even as an LAC, are cuts to various departments kids should be aware of.
Of course, this can happen and is happening at many places, including private schools.
It’s great you loved it and Asheville is a great city and the downtown not too far away.
Best of luck whatever your student decides; but I don’t think they need to question the quality at all.
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