Hey guys, I’m thinking of applying to Rice very soon. The only problem is the cost (of course haha). I did their online financial aid calculator thing that estimates how much you’ll have to pay out of pocket to attend, and it told me I’d have to pay around 10k. I’ve visited some message boards and they’re all saying that even after financial aid and grants, Rice is too costly. What are your experiences with this? I would definitely go if I only had to pay 10k, give or take a few thousand, but if I had to pay 20k plus, then it’s a definite no. Thanks so much in advance!
Can you be a little more specific? Are you wondering if that calculator is accurate? I forget how the FAFSA works, but if you can you should go over that with your parents, even if it’s last year’s forms. Rice meets 100% of demonstrated need. If someone else can give better FAFSA guidance that would be great haha
Rice admissions told us that the NPC is very accurate. As long as your parents, don’t have a business or rental property or special assets like a second home, etc., then the NPC should be believable.