Hey, I'm a high school junior researching colleges and it's important for me to apply to need-blind schools since I'll probably need financial aid. Does anyone know if Northeastern University is a need-blind institution?
Northeastern University is not a need-blind institution. This means that when they review applications, they do take into consideration the financial need of the students. However, that doesn't mean that Northeastern doesn't offer substantial financial aid packages. They do provide need-based aid, merit aid, and other funding options for students.
To maximize your chances of receiving financial assistance, be sure to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile, which informs the university of your financial situation and makes you eligible for various forms of aid.
As you continue researching colleges, you can check if a school is need-blind on their admissions or financial aid web pages. Fortunately, there are other need-blind schools worth considering, such as Harvard, MIT, and Vanderbilt, which won't take your financial needs into account during the admissions process and are committed to meeting 100% of students' demonstrated need.
Even if a school is not need-blind, they may still offer significant financial aid to admitted students, so keep in mind that need-blind should not be the only factor in your college search.
Good luck with your college search and the financial aid process!
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