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March 28, 2019 Financial Aid and Scholarships* cost of attendance financial aid financial need percent need met

What is “Percent Need Met” in Financial Aid?

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What is a Research University?

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Why Would I Attend a School that Doesn’t Cover 100% of My Financial Need?

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What’s the Difference Between Getting 100% of Financial Need Covered and Getting a “Full Ride”?

Parents and students alike are looking to make college more affordable. There are a variety of ways that schools and sch...

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What Does Demonstrated Financial Need Mean?

When applying for college or university, the first thing any student and family should do is complete the FAFSAⓇ. The FA...

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What Does it Mean When a School Covers 100% of Need?

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What is a Title IV School?

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Is Tuition per Year or per Semester?

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