Colleges are increasingly spending more to woo affluent students with scholarships based solely on academic or other achievements, experts say. And it’s leaving those who need aid the most with fewer resources to afford college. Students in the highest 25% income range received a greater amount of non-federal financial aid ($11,300) on average compared with... Anna Helhoski is a writer at NerdWallet.
Why Rich Students Get More Financial Aid Than Poor Ones
Anna Helhoski, NerdWallet.com
Mon, 04/06/2020 - 10:45am
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