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Local Students Benefit From Private Colleges' Financial Aid

Sep 2, 2010


Associated Press, USA Today - 09/02/2010 - In an attempt to portray themselves as more affordable and all-around better neighbors, private colleges are boosting financial aid packages for local students. Schools like Northwestern University are targeting local students in financial need  to help boost minority enrollment, strengthen local ties and stay competitive in the college admissions race at a time when many private schools are increasing aid based on student merit instead of financial circumstances.

 


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