<p>Praise for Princeton's financial aid program from Stanford's Director of Financial Aid Karen Cooper.</p>
<p>"Stanford's financial aid program is extremely competitive and there are a very small number of schools -- Harvard, Yale, MIT -- that you can compare us to," [Cooper] said. "Unfortunately there are schools like Princeton, which has a legendary aid program that we simply can't match yet."</p>
<p>Princeton is still improving its financial aid program from year to year. For instance, this year, the financial aid grant has been increased by $500 so as to reduce the amount of time a student has to spend on campus employment each week.</p>
<p>Princeton's financial aid program originally tipped the school in favor of the other Ivies. I read once if a student gains admission, one way or another, their tuition will be paid. Gave great hope for people from disadvantaged backgrounds</p>
<p>I simply cannot rant enough about finAid at Princeton. It was among the reasons I chose the place (among the reasons I was even able to go out-of-state), and I know I'm not the only one.</p>
<p>In general, I have found that while at Princeton, you very acutely feel the University going out of its way to extend its resources to you. It's like having a little hand behind you that pushes you along towards your dreams (kind of cheesy, cliche, but true).</p>
<p>that's exactly what is so nice about Princeton. I have the impression that the undergrads are so well taken care of that they are simply spoilt rotten :)</p>
<p>Beyond that, from what I understand, for those in need, the school picks up the tab for Eating Club membership. Now that's sweet!!</p>
<p>So not only do they match need 100%, but they pay for membership in the local country club.</p>