This study shows, in general, that high tuition fees do not always make a college unaffordable for prospective students. Students and college applicants can take steps to increase their chances of receiving financial aid.
Consider the pros and cons before deciding whether to apply early for college. Most colleges on this list have early decision deadlines for the next school year in November.
Early application can help you get more financial aid and be admitted to college. committing through early decision may mean that you commit to a college before having all of the necessary information. Remember that some colleges may require you to fill out additional forms such as or CSS Profile to apply for financial aid.
Many colleges have their methods and definitions for determining financial need. You may be eligible for more financial aid at one school than another. It’s crucial to compare financial aid award letters between colleges.
This study also highlights colleges that go beyond the call of duty to assist students with their educational costs. You can be confident that if you are considering attending one of the 50 colleges listed, it will likely help you meet your student aid needs.
Methodology
LendingTree ranked financial aid packages from 1,244 UNS. universities using Peterson’s data. Peterson also provided additional information that did not affect rankings, including the number and percentage of undergraduates receiving need-based gift aid; the proportion of students who were able to demonstrate their full financial need at the college; and the annual tuition and fee. The 1,244 colleges that were surveyed excluded any colleges with outdated or missing data from Peterson’s.
