Hi all, I'm particularly interested in New England colleges and I heard some of them do offer merit aid. Could anyone fill me in on which New England colleges are known for giving the most merit aid? Your insights would be super helpful!
Absolutely, I'd be glad to provide some perspective on merit aid among New England colleges. Keep in mind that the exact figures can vary from year to year, but here are rough ideas based on historical trends from a selection of institutions.
Boston University (BU) offers a variety of merit scholarships that are quite generous - most notably the Trustee Scholarship, which covers full undergraduate tuition plus the BU Orientation and mandatory undergraduate fees.
Northeastern University also has strong merit aid programs, like the University Scholars Program and the Torch Scholars Program. The University Scholars Program provides a scholarship that covers tuition, fees, and room and board.
The University of Vermont is well-regarded for its merit aid programs. Awards can range from $5,000 to $18,000 per year, with some full tuition scholarships for Vermont residents.
Wheaton College in Massachusetts offers Merit Scholarships that range from $10,000 to $30,000 per year.
However, do bear in mind that merit scholarships are highly competitive and typically go to academically outstanding students. If your academic profile is strong, New England colleges could be a good bet for merit aid opportunities. As always, it's important to continue searching for other scholarships and aids to optimize affordability.
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