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E-PrinceThe University’s financial aid policy may no longer be the single “strongest need-based financial aid program in the country” as advertised on the University’s financial aid website, Undergraduate Financial Aid Director Robin Moscato said in an interview.
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"Princeton’s financial aid packages are not based on specific income brackets because income is only one of many factors that go into the office’s complicated aid analysis procedure, Moscato explained."
I assume savings and other financial data go into this as well. But, in a "complicated analysis procedure" are intangibles taken into accout? Does the University consider targeted demographics in its analysis? Complex, multivariable analysis isn't necessarily better than a clear objective standard that's clear to all.
As a mom who has sent three to college recently (one to Princeton) from a middle class Fafsa-involved family situation I wish all the schools would stop with the funny money and the complexities that rival the taxation system which ultimately turns people off. Most of the kids and the parents who need the nudge to come to these great schools are likely to be overwhelmed and/or confused by the ridiculous way these matters are determined. Can the universities please get that straighter? Thanks.