Transfer to MIT with aid or not

Transfer Students
1

<p>I'm an international student studying at an American Top-20 LAC. I want to transfer to MIT. While I will need financial aid if I get into MIT I dont mind taking a student loan to fund my studies. </p>

<p>I have heard that while MIT claims to be need-blind, I will be at a disadvantage as an international transfer applicant applying for financial aid. Is this true? Would it really hurt my chances to apply with financial aid or would I be better off applying without aid? </p>

<p>I do realise that transfer admissions are extremely competitive, but I just wanted to know what you guys think about my predicament.</p>

2

<p>I’m not sure you understand the definition of need blind, it’s a positive for anyone who needs FA. Read from the MIT website:</p>

<p>[How</a> To Apply To MIT | MIT Admissions](<a href=“http://mitadmissions.org/apply/international/howto]How”>International applicants | MIT Admissions)</p>

<p>

</p>

<p>In addition, MIT treats transfer applicants the same as fr admits for FA:</p>

<p>[Before</a> Applying | MIT Admissions](<a href=“http://mitadmissions.org/apply/transfer/before]Before”>Transfer eligibility | MIT Admissions)</p>