<p>Here is an article on ehow about a college that exclusively offers admission and free tuition to low income students.</p>
<p>uh, what's the point of this thread?</p>
<p>you're an idiot aznpwyd. not going to answer your question.</p>
<p>don't a lot of schools meet the costs that are not covered by the EFC? Berea College's policy seems pretty generic to me.</p>
<p>there's no reason to be hating</p>
<p>No -- most schools do not meet the costs not covered by the EFC. Most schools also "gap" you, many very significantly. </p>
<p>there are a handful of schools that guarantee to meet 100% need -- but those schools are highly competitive. Students that are not competitive for those top schools might find attending a school like Berea a good alternative to taking out $60,000+ in loans for a four year degree.</p>
<p>Berea requires a 3.0 GPA and either a composite ACT of 21 or SAT scores of 400 in reading and 470 in math. Not exactly competitive stats for Harvard or Amherst (two schools that meet 100% need).</p>
<p>All too often we tell low-income "average" students who are not sure how they will pay for school to consider their community college for the first two years. This is a terrific alternative to consider. Granted, we don't often get "average" students posting on this site but all of us need to remember this school when giving suggestions.</p>
<p>I have a friend who will be attending this college. She is an independent (long story), and she won't have to pay a cent. I think it's a great concept.</p>
<p>From their website:
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admits only academically promising students, primarily from Appalachia, who have limited economic resources.
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<p>There is also a service-learning and work requirement.</p>