<p>Agree, I can’t think of an LAC that meets need as defined by FAFSA. The FAFSA is an INPUT to make sure they are getting accurate information. But each school does their own calculation, and “meets need” per THEIR definition of need, NOT the FAFSA definition of need. </p>
<p>Plus, FAFSA only has the custodial parent’s info on it. Most LACs (including Dickinson and Colgate) require the NPC and take the non-custodial parent (and stepparent if there is one) assets and income into account as well.</p>