<p>I live in PA and would be willing to go anywhere within the surrounding states. My SAT is 1940 (1270/1600) and I have a GPA of 3.8. I want a school that I will be able to have fun, preferably in a more urban setting, and that I would not be too much of a small fish. Does anyone know any schools that come to mind that offer a good financial aid package for >30,000$?</p>
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Does anyone know any schools that come to mind that offer a good financial aid package for >30,000$?</p>
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<p>can you clarify? why the >30k? sounds like you need full aid no matter what the cost.</p>
<p>sadly, you live in PA…costly and bad aid at the publics.</p>
<p>retest and look at schools like depauw, (not depaul), and Loyola maryland…they give great aid and dont demand top scores.</p>
<p>I meant >30,000 like good financial aid or meeting full need for kids who’s parents make less than 30 grand sorry for the confusion @mom2collegekids </p>
<p>With your stats, I bet you will find the more reliable source of FA - Merit awards. </p>
<p>In California, for the UC campuses, any family making under $80,000 per year qualifies for fully paid tuition under the cal grant A award. This is however for in-state applicants. In general, out of state financial aid is usually scholarship based and not government based.</p>
<p>Oh, your family makes <$30k (less than $30k).</p>
<p>UCs wont work for this student since they wont cover the OOS portion ($23k) per year.</p>
<p>You need to retest and get the best scores to have the best chances at the schools that meet need.</p>