Hello! I am an international student and I'm curious to know which colleges in the U.S. are known to be most generous in providing financial aid for international students. Any leads would be beneficial!
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Several universities in the U.S. are renowned for their generous financial aid policies toward international students. Here are a few:
1. Harvard University - Harvard has a need-blind admission policy for all applicants, domestic and international, and commits to meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
2. MIT - Similar to Harvard, MIT also practices a need-blind admission policy for all students, and meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
3. Yale University - Yale is need-blind for all applicants and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. It also states that the aid for international students is the exact same as it is for U.S. citizens.
4. Princeton University - Princeton is need-blind and guarantees to meet 100% of all demonstrated need for all admitted students. Furthermore, Princeton only gives out grants, not loans, implying that financial aid does not have to be repaid.
5. Amherst College - Amherst College became need-blind for international students in 2018 and pledges to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
6. Dartmouth College - Dartmouth is need-aware for international students, but if admitted, Dartmouth commits to meet 100% of demonstrated need.
These are just a few of the universities in the U.S. that offer generous financial aid to international students. Make sure to check each university's admission and financial aid policies for international students on their respective websites. It's also beneficial to utilize the net price calculators that most universities provide to get an estimate of the financial aid you might receive.
Remember, international student policies can vary greatly between universities. Some prestigious institutions may not have as generous aid for international students, while others will provide substantial funding if they feel it's in their best interest to admit talented international students. Good luck with your college search!
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