<p>Hi,
My guidance counselor told me that summer school from a prestigious university was a must for college acceptance, but the tuition is too high for my budget. Are there any suggestions on where I can gather the money or find financial aid?
Thanks</p>
<p>Summer school at a prestigious university is not a must for college admission. Your guidance counselor is mistaken or you misunderstood him/her.</p>
<p>Your guidance counselor is absolutely wrong. </p>
<p>Sally Rubenstone, College Confidential’s Dean, has answered several threads on the topic of summer school programs. Please read:
[Is</a> Campus Summer Program Worth the Expense? - Ask The Dean](<a href=“http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/682.htm]Is”>http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/682.htm)
[Which</a> Summer Program for Strong Rising Senior? - Ask The Dean](<a href=“http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/which-summer-program-for-strong-rising-senior.htm]Which”>http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/which-summer-program-for-strong-rising-senior.htm)</p>
<p>That being said, Harvard Summer School does offer financial aid, however, you would have needed to apply by April 6th. See: <a href=“http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/ssp/tuition/finaid.jsp[/url]”>http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/ssp/tuition/finaid.jsp</a></p>