<p>I would like to know what is out there for a student that needs aid, wants a school with a good academic reputation, and has a strong sports culture.
The student has a 3.6 gpa, sat scores around 670 on each of the five tests, and has taken a strong academic program but not the strongest. He probably ranks in the top 25-30% of his class. Twenty thousand a year in total costs is pushing it.
Which schools are out there that give good aid for these type of students?
Looking for matches and safeties....no reaches.</p>
<p>Colgate has very good need based aid and is a fairly sporty school
Bucknell is also in his range and meets 100% of need
There are many schools that meet 100% of need but what does he want? LAC or Univ?
We don't pay $20,000 every year, all we pay is EFC. It sounds like you want a school that meets EFC, these schools often have limited merit aid but do have good need based aid.</p>
<p>He probably wants a little bigger than Colgate and Bucknell. However, I will pass those ideas along. He may change his mind.</p>