29% – Families who appealed to their college for more financial aid due to the pandemic. Of the families who appealed for more aid, 71% received additional aid, with 52% receiving a higher grant amount.
Source: How America Pays for College, 2021, Sallie Mae
For many high school seniors and their families, the period of time from receiving college acceptances to officially committing to a single school can be intense, as they analyze and weigh various factors to arrive at a final decision. In this analysis, cost is a significant factor. But cost often comes into play earlier too, influencing what colleges a student even researches or applies to. At every step of the college process, families crossed schools off their list based on cost.
Source: How America Pays for College, 2021, Sallie
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