Which are the most affordable universities in the USA?

I'm on a tight budget for college and I'm looking for universities in the USA that are affordable but still offer a solid education. Any recommendations or personal experiences with schools that offer good financial aid?

There are a number of universities in the USA known for their affordable but solid education. These schools often have extensive financial aid programs to make education more accessible for all students, despite their financial backgrounds.

1. Berea College in Kentucky is a work college that provides every student with full-tuition scholarships based on financial need. Students are also given jobs on campus, which aids in covering other costs.

2. Louisiana's public schools, let's take University of Louisiana at Lafayette, generally have lower tuition fees, especially for in-state students.

3. Brigham Young University in Utah has a unique payment system that adjusts its charges depending on a student's faith; LDS students' tuition is subsidized with church tithing funds.

4. City University of New York (CUNY) schools and State University of New York (SUNY) schools offer low in-state tuition to New York residents.

5. University of North Carolina schools, especially UNC Chapel Hill, have solid financial aid and some of the lowest student debt upon graduation.

6. Amherst College in Massachusetts is a prestigious liberal arts college that is need-blind and meets 100% demonstrated need for all students, making it an affordable option for students with financial need.

7. Stanford University and Princeton University are examples of institutions that provide significant financial aid. Families earning below a certain threshold can even send their children to these schools tuition-free.

8. Lastly, Harvard and MIT are need-blind for all applicants, including international applicants, and meet the full demonstrated need of all admitted students.

Check each individual school's financial aid website, and use each school's net price calculator to get an estimate of your costs. Applying for financial aid and scholarships can also greatly reduce the price of attendance, so be sure to look for scholarships that you are eligible for.

Remember, affordable shouldn't just mean low tuition. Consider the overall value of the education, graduation rates, post-graduation salaries, opportunities for internships and work experience, and the availability of academic and career resources.