<p>But those that they do admit, tend to have lower test scores, less difficult course under the belt than those who are non PELL kids.</p>
<p>The way need is met, even at the so called full need met schools is an issue along with how need is defined. Schools that say they meet full need can meet it with loans and workstudy (called self help) and in addition have a pretty hefty student contribution requirement. For a kid who has zero savings and lives in an area where jobs are scarce, coming up with that amount can be an issue. We know a family who is struggling with that $3K that the student needs to raise. Can’t raise it in that little WV town where work is scarce. The problem with the work study award is that it is part of the school award and takes away from hours that the kid could use to earn some of that student expected contribution. I did not think that the aid package was impressive at all from that school with that work requirement and the amount in loans they are offering the student. She will be over $80K in debt at this rate.</p>