Do I have this right - no merit aid at all?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bates College
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Hello,

I think I have read everything correctly but wanted to check on CC. Do Bates, Bowdoin & Colby all not give out merit aid? We do not qualify for financial aid so does that mean we are full pay no matter what? I was so sad to learn this as my dad and brother both went to Bates and we spend a week every summer right next to Bowdoin. Always thought my daughter might end up there somewhere but not sure we will even tour this summer if we have to pay $70,000. :frowning:

Thanks for any input!

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Yes, they get such a talented applicant pool, they don’t need to offer merit aid (same as the Ivies). However, they may be more generous with need-based aid than you might think. Run the numbers on their NPC.

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Thank you! I ran the numbers and we are full pay. But with two more kids getting ready for college in the next few years I’m not sure we want to be full pay! :slight_smile:

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Your need may change with additional kids in college but I can understand not wanting to rely on that.