Why would a college have an NPC that gives overly pessimistic estimates that would discourage many potentially desirable applicants from applying?
If its FA has a significant preferential packaging or semi-merit aspect that is not stat-based, it could set up its NPC to give a range reflecting that some applicants with the given financial (and academic, if asked) information could get better or worse FA than others.
Earlham may have dscretionary fin aid add-ons that cannot be reflected in a general NCP.
ucbalumnus:
Why would a college have an NPC that gives overly pessimistic estimates that would discourage many potentially desirable applicants from applying?
If its FA has a significant preferential packaging or semi-merit aspect that is not stat-based, it could set up its NPC to give a range reflecting that some applicants with the given financial (and academic, if asked) information could get better or worse FA than others.
As I have told you before, more than once, what they DID DO is post this:
The graph below shows the average aid award our students receive based on total adjusted income per household.
—(graph that shows possible 0 family contribution)—
Looking specifically at the range of aid awarded per household income level provides a better sense of how we do our best to meet every student’s financial need. Here’s the range of awards for 2018-19. Awards use FAFSA information and can vary based on individual circumstances.
Cost and affordability : Earlham College
Their NPC isn’t perfect. None are. Notably, they don’t require NCP info. Or Profile at all. That’s a huge plus for divorced families in particular.
I share the earlier poster’s frustration about having to repeat this. In the same thread.
Guys, I really appreciate all your suggestions - but are you sure we’re anywhere near the intended topic at this point ;)?