Princeton average percent of need met

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@Bay

Ah, so Princeton covers 100% of what <em>they</em> determine a student’s need is (also without loans, by the way)?

Yes, and keep in mind that Princeton’s determination can be very different from an individual applicant’s reality.</p>

<p>For example, an applicant whose parents make $350,000 will get nothing from Princeton. In reality, that family may be up to their ears in debt, with no savings to pay for college, so they <em>really</em> need $50K, but won’t get anything from Princeton.

The EFC is based on an expectation of past savings and current earnings. If people can earn $350k and can’t put anything toward college (unless there’s like some crazy extenuating circumstances like debilitating disease), that’s just irresponsible.</p>