Hi, guys. I have a question: may I get in a need-aware university without financial aid? I mean, if the university meets 100% of the need, may I be accepted without aid at all? I know the answer is obvious, but just wanted to make sure I am right about it. So, if they want me, but can not provide the necessary grant/loan/job, I will not be offered an admission at all? Or will they offer me an admission, and I will need to find a private loan or sth to pay?
They define what “need” is. So yes, you can apply for aid, and not have any awarded. Typically you then get offered federal loans ($5,500 freshman year). You can’t borrow nearly enough to cover the cost of a meets-need school (all are pretty expensive), nor should you.
Each college has a net price calculator on their website that can give you an idea of what kind of aid they might award. Try that. But if your parents are divorced, have a small business, or own rental real estate, it may not be accurate (you will get less aid than it shows).
@intparent Thank you so much for the quick answer. I’ve used the calculators actually, but the amount of scholarship was tremendous (like 70-100% - I am an intl student); so I wanted to make sure that I will be offered an admission, even if they won’t be able to provide me with anything at all:)
You are international. The policy for domestic applicants probably does not apply to you. You need to ask the international admissions office about your situation. Some places would admit a US applicant and deny aid, but will reject an intenational applicant whose need they cannot meet.
You need to read very carefully how the college awards need based aid to international students.
The net price calculators will NOT be accurate for you…unless they specifically ask if you are an international student.