I'm wondering if it's possible to secure a full ride through the QuestBridge Regular Decision process. Does anyone know if the scholarships offered can cover the entire cost of attendance? Any experiences or insights would be super helpful!
Sure, happy to clarify! The QuestBridge National College Match program, which offers substantial financial awards including full scholarships, is typically the most well-known part of QuestBridge. However, the QuestBridge Regular Decision process is slightly different.
After participating in the National College Match, finalists who did not match to a college have the opportunity to apply to any of the QuestBridge partner schools via Regular Decision. This process doesn’t involve full scholarships like the Match does. However, QuestBridge partner colleges are committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.
As such, these colleges may still offer students substantial financial aid packages that can sometimes cover the entire cost of attendance. It's worth noting that the financial aid packages offered via QuestBridge Regular Decision often include a mix of grants, work study, and potentially loans too. The exact composition of this financial aid package, including whether or not it covers the full cost of attendance, really depends on the specific college and your own individual financial situation.
In sum, while the Regular Decision process through QuestBridge doesn't formally offer full scholarships, many students do receive generous aid that makes college highly affordable. However, financial aid packages will be more individualized, and may vary quite a bit compared to the standardized packages offered through the National College Match program.
Remember to thoroughly review the financial aid policies of each college you're interested in to learn more about what might be included in your aid package. You might also find the net price calculators on each college's financial aid website helpful to get an estimate of potential costs.
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