<p>Hey all. With acceptance letters coming out so soon, could anyone give me a rough idea of what my financial package might look like (if I get in)? I got a full tuition scholarship from Michigan State, so even though I'd love to be a Sagehen the difference from 8G/year to 40-50G/year might be a big deal. Anyway, without getting too specific, my family's income varies from around 60-80G/year, and last year was toward the lower end. We live in middle-income suburbia, Illinois. I've heard Pomona is great with their financial packages, but could anyone give me an idea of what to expect?? Thanks!</p>
<p>My son is a freshman at Pomona and his package blew us away. We made around $100k with three kids, an older bro in private college, nothing else to speak of. His package was so much that son at Pomona had to claim some financial aid as income on his taxes this year because it surpassed his tuition and paid for part of his other expenses.</p>
<p>FYI–if your state has impact problems, consider this. Pomona’s small size makes getting the classes you need possible, something that is not possible at state schools in California. Most students in state schools here can’t graduate in four years, and I know some that can’t get the classes to graduate in five years. A small private school, generally speaking, doesn’t have these problems. Besides, it’s Pomona!</p>