<p>I am considering going to a community college for a year or two to get some of my general ed out of the way before entering a university. Would the financial aid that I am offered by the university be more/less than what they would be offering if I was entering as a freshman straight out of high school?
Thank you!</p>
<p>Most likely less at a lot of places. More opportunities for fin aid through merit scholarships and what not are afforded to freshman. It depends on the school though and your family’s income. That is unless you turn 24 and become independent.</p>
<p>Depending on the school, need based FA will be either the same or less, never more.</p>