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63 Schools that Claim to Meet 100% of Student Financial Need — US News and World Report

(pic by flickr user aresauburn™)Worried about how you're going to pay for college?If you're like most families you have at least some level of concern. But, as a recent U.S. News and World Report shows, choosing the right school can make a big difference.U.S. News and World Report recently surveyed 1,700 schools about meeting student financial need. They identified 63 schools that claim to meet 100% of students' financial need. The schools include both traditional 4 year public and private universities, as well as liberal arts colleges.You can view that list, in full, in this post.

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