Hi everyone, I'm an international student set on studying in the States for college. What colleges are known for being the most generous with their financial aid towards international students?
Some U.S. universities are known for substantial financial aid even for international students. The first that comes to mind is Harvard University. Regardless of nationality, Harvard is committed to making education accessible and affordable for all students. The institution offers generous need-based financial assistance, and families earning less than $85,000 per year are not expected to contribute toward the cost of attendance. Even families earning between $85,000 and $150,000 per year are only expected to contribute between 0 and 10% of their annual income.
Similarly, Yale University and Princeton University offer substantial need-based financial aid to all admitted students, including international ones. The amount of aid awarded depends solely on the financial situation of you and your family. This ensures the best and brightest can attend these premier institutions, regardless of their financial situation.
Stanford University is another top-tier school with a strong commitment to providing generous financial aid packages to international students who demonstrate need. They will meet 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students.
Amherst College is also a notable mention when it comes to generous financial aid towards international students, having a need-blind admission policy for them. This means your ability to pay for college will not be taken into account during the admission process.
Lastly, MIT extends its need-blind admissions and need-based financial aid policies to international students, making sure all admitted students can afford to attend.
Remember, however, to cross check these policies with the universities' websites and reach out to their financial aid offices to get the correct and most up-to-date information. It's always a good idea to cast a wide net, applying to several schools that offer generous financial aid to get the best possible financial package.
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