Most generous universities in the US?

I'm a high school junior exploring options for college, and financial aid is a huge factor for me. Which U.S. universities are known for their generous financial aid packages? Any tips or experiences would help!

There are several colleges known for their generous financial aid offering, some of which commit to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for their admitted students. Here are a few:

1. Harvard University: Harvard's financial aid program is one of the most generous—families earning less than $85,000 per year aren't expected to contribute at all, and families earning between $85,000 and $150,000 typically contribute between 0%-10% of their income.

2. Princeton University: Princeton provides aid in the form of grants, which do not need to be repaid. The average aid package for the Class of 2025 was $62,200.

3. Yale University: Yale meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students, irrespective of citizenship. Most families making less than $75,000 per year, with typical assets, have an expected parental contribution of $0.

4. Stanford University: Families with an annual income below $150,000, and typical assets, are expected to pay no tuition. Families with income below $100,000 (and typical assets) are not expected to pay tuition, mandatory fees, or room and board.

5. MIT: If your family's income is under $100,000 a year, and you have typical assets, you attend for free—no tuition, housing costs, or dining expenses. Also, if your family's income is below $200,000 a year, you will not be expected to contribute to the cost of tuition.

While these colleges do offer generous financial aid, it's important to remember that each institution has their own methodology for determining financial need. To get a more accurate estimation of your financial aid package, it is advisable to use the Net Price Calculator available on each college's website. If you are considering more than just how much financial aid a school provides, such as its academic programs, location, and size, CollegeVine offers a chancing engine to help you assess your chances and the costs at multiple colleges.