Transfer to MIT with aid or not??

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<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>

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

<p>“Transfer students may apply for financial aid and are given the same financial aid consideration as all undergraduate students.”</p>

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No, it’s not true. MIT is genuinely need-blind for all applicants, whether they’re freshman, transfer, domestic, or international. Your ability to pay doesn’t affect your likelihood of being admitted.</p>