Second Opinion - Babson or UF

Mastadon
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:00:05 +0000

Babson now claims to meet full need. About 5 yrs ago they claimed to meet 95% of need. I am not sure which year it changed. They are now one of a handful of schools that are both need blind and meets full need.

They also have a number of merit based programs including a $1500/yr merit step and $3000 scholarship for the honors program.

It will be interesting to see how you make out, hopefully it will be positive.

Financial Aid Highlights
We award $43 million in undergraduate aid; $37 million comes directly from Babson in grants and scholarships.
Approximately 50% of Babson’s undergraduates receive financial assistance. Babson meets 100% of incoming students’ demonstrated need in the first year.
Babson commits to each student’s level of Babson Grant for four years, provided there is no change in the number in college and no major change to the family’s financial circumstances.