Yo, quick question. Starting to get serious about applying to colleges, so does anybody know if Ivy League schools offer athletic scholarships? I know it's a long shot, but anything helps.
Hey there! So the rundown on Ivy League schools and athletics is that they indeed don't give out athletic scholarships. This is because they're part of the Ivy League Athletic Conference, which doesn't allow for athletic scholarships.
But don't be put off! Ivy League schools are definitely known for their robust need-based financial aid systems. This essentially means that the financial aid you receive is determined by your family's economic status. If your family cannot afford the full cost of attendance, the school will generally offer a financial aid package to cover the difference. And the cool part is that these aid packages usually don't include loans, they're made up mostly of grants, which don't need to be paid back.
So even if you're a talented athlete, make sure you keep focusing on your academic performance and your activities outside of sports too; that'll definitely give you an edge when you apply. Best of luck!
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