<p>that is something that some of the flagship universities are doing- raising tuition, but also supposedly raising financial aid-
I am skeptical however
My D applied to 4 public schools- 3 instate.
Our EFC was roughly the COA for the instate publics.
Although her academic profile, was significantly higher than the instate schools, only one offered her a merit scholarship.</p>
<p>Now schools like the Ivys and other well endowed schools, can and do give very nice aid packages, some 100% grants. But this is need based- and while we are definitely not in the market that doesn't expect any need based aid, raising tuition, is going to impact what families can afford.</p>
<p>More schools are going to need aware status, they seem to be finding that they have a wealth of students who are well suited for admission, but also qualify for significant need based aid. Schools don't have ( outside of Princeton et. al) have bottomless pockets ( but neither do parents)</p>