<p>Another issue that I’ve seen at pricey schools that don’t meet need.</p>
<p>If you have a LOT of need (very low EFC), unless you have top stats for the school, and the school is willing, it’s not likely that you’ll get enough aid. It’s very hard for many schools to “meet need” for students whose EFCs are “barely anything,” especially if the cost is about $40k per year. From the school’s perspective, to meet need for a nigh need student is around a $160k commitment. For many schools, that’s not possible, even for a top student. Some schools have a scholarship that can help “meet need.”</p>