<p>I have also had very positive experiences with financial aid. When I arrived in town with my freshman son, we had to run straight from the airport to the FA office to get clarification so we could pay his first bill on time. We signed in and were assisted by a wonderful woman (I wish I remembered her name). The first thing she asked me was how I was doing. She knew exactly how I felt and was so empathetic! </p>
<p>Yes, we received some aid, but Stanford has made it very clear that ALL students are “subsidized” to some extent. The tuition and other fees we pay do NOT fully cover the costs of a Stanford education. ALL Stanford students are fortunate.</p>