<p>Okay, can some1 explain me the diff between merit and need based FA, as in, can I get merit FA before going there?</p>
<p>Thanks PhoenixR and mom2collegekids…</p>
<p>What abt CalTech, Princeton, UNC CH, Rensselaer? And what about Columbia, UPenn, Princeton, etc…? Do they give need based aid? One of my seniors got a 100% funding from Princeton: is that a rare case or common enough?</p>
<p>Appreciate any help :)</p>