<p>IllKill: Regarding what you say about Hendrix’ financial aid, I fail to note why you consider it “fake”. If the school gives you a tuition discount, whether they call it merit aid or need-based aid, it’s financial aid either way. The only way I would consider it “fake” is if a college gave every admitted student the identical aid package, in which case you would be right - aid based neither on merit or need. Thanks for explaining your thought.</p>