Just as a side note, Northwestern has long been included on the list of schools that guaranteed meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need (the list above is from September and NU is on it), and they have been very generous with both of our kids. That, however, is not the same as saying they meet those needs without student loans. Most of the schools on the list above still offer students subsidized loans as part of their aid packages.
Yesterday’s move to completely eliminate student loans next year is yet another step in a very positive direction and it would be great to hear which other schools with MT programs have done it.