List of Universities that give GRANTS , NOT LOANS

Paying for College
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<p>Hi..
Does anyone have a list of Need Blind universities that give grants as a part of their financial aid packages instead of loans?</p>

<p>(Except the Ivies )</p>

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<p>I’m guessing that you mean schools that meet 100% of need without loans and is need-blind?</p>

<p>I think Vanderbilt is one.</p>

<p>Some schools don’t put loans in packages of low income families, but will put them in packages of others.</p>

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<p>Yes, thats what I meant… Thanks…
Hows UChicago? Was reading their website… i think they mostly give loans…</p>

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<p>Try here: [Project</a> on Student Debt: Financial Aid Pledges](<a href=“http://projectonstudentdebt.org/pc_institution.php]Project”>http://projectonstudentdebt.org/pc_institution.php)</p>

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<p>You might consider not eliminating schools just because they require ~$5K in loans per year; a $20K total is often considered manageable. Larger loans do become a problem.</p>

<p>Also, a school’s not being need blind is not a good reason to eliminate it; your chances of admission are simply decreased (or increased if you have the money!) somewhat (especially if you’re on the cusp) at some schools.</p>

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<p>Yes vossron , i agree with you… any examples…?</p>

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<p>Colby College give all aid as grants and work-study, but is not need-blind.</p>

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<p>See <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/756681-colleges-meet-100-need.html#post1063022737[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/756681-colleges-meet-100-need.html#post1063022737&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Meeting 100% of need can mean lots of student debt. Smith College, for example, is on the list but the students can graduate with over $26,000 of debt, instead of aid given as grants and work study, after the EFC is met.</p>

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<p>Students, be prepared to consider $20K to $25K normal for a four-year debt load which is part of aid (no qualifying is required). Few schools can afford no loans.</p>