Top low-income friendly colleges?

I come from a low-income household and I'm worried about college affordability. Are there colleges that are known to be more affordable for low-income students? If so, could anyone list the 40 most affordable colleges for students like me?

Sure, many colleges offer generous financial aid packages for low-income students. The colleges listed below are known for their commitment to making education affordable for low-income students. Remember that the costs after financial aid can still vary depending on your financial situation.

1. Harvard University

2. Stanford University

3. Princeton University

4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

5. Yale University

6. Duke University

7. Brown University

8. Columbia University

9. University of Pennsylvania

10. University of Chicago

11. California Institute of Technology (CalTech)

12. Dartmouth College

13. Northwestern University

14. Cornell University

15. University of Virginia

16. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

17. University of California - Berkeley

18. University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

19. University of Southern California (USC)

20. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

21. Rice University

22. University of California - San Diego (UCSD)

23. University of California - Irvine (UCI)

24. University of Texas - Austin

25. University of Florida

26. University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB)

27. University of California - Davis (UC Davis)

28. Texas A&M University

29. University of Georgia

30. University of Washington

31. University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

32. University of Maryland - College Park

33. University of Wisconsin - Madison

34. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

35. Purdue University

36. University of Illinois - Chicago

37. Rutgers University - New Brunswick

38. University of California - Riverside (UCR)

39. Louisiana State University (LSU)

40. North Carolina State University

These are only a few examples. It's crucial to review each school's financial aid policies because some institutions meet 100% of demonstrated need, making them often more affordable than public colleges and universities for low income students. For example, at Harvard, families earning less than $65,000 a year are not expected to contribute to college costs. Keep in mind application fees can add up, but fee waivers are available for students who qualify. Don't hesitate to reach out to financial aid offices for more information.