Which university provides the most financial aid?

As a prospective college student, I'm looking for universities that offer a lot of financial aid because I want to graduate with the least amount of debt possible. Are there any schools known for being particularly generous with financial aid packages?

Absolutely! Certain schools are renowned for their significant financial aid packages. These include:

1. Princeton University: They follow a 'no loan' policy, where the aid package consists entirely of grants and work-study, so you don't have to worry about repayment.

2. Harvard University: They offer an initiative called the Harvard Financial Aid Initiative (HFAI) where families with an income less than $65,000 aren't expected to contribute, and those earning up to $150,000 pay no more than 10% of their income.

3. Yale University: They also have a 'no loans' policy and a substantial endowment, allowing them to provide generous financial aid packages. Yale meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students, domestic and international.

4. Stanford University: Stanford offers free tuition for families making less than $150,000 per year, and fees are also waived for families making less than $65,000.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): MIT also follows a 'no-loans' policy and guarantees to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all undergraduate students.

6. Dartmouth College: Dartmouth also has a 'no-loans' policy. Their financial aid package covers 100% of demonstrated need.

Always remember to use the net price calculator on each school's website for an estimate of your specific financial aid package, which will take into account factors like your family's income and assets. And remember, even though these schools give amazing aid, you're likely going to need to have a very strong application to be admitted, given how selective they are.