Ivy League schools will be admitting my son based on his athletic performance. They are saying nothing about scholarship. Does it mean they do not offer athletic scholarships to admitted students?
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While Ivy League institutions may consider athletic prowess in admissions, they don’t provide athletic scholarships to admitted students. Instead, student-athletes receive Ivy League scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. This ensures that financial circumstances don’t hinder talented individuals from pursuing education and athletics simultaneously within the Ivy League framework.
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Ivy League colleges do not offer merit-based or athletic scholarships. Instead, they provide need-based financial aid, ensuring that all Ivy League schools meet 100% of students’ demonstrated need. This means that while student-athletes can be recruited to compete for Ivy League teams, any financial aid they receive will be determined by their financial situation, not their athletic prowess.
They focus on financial aid based on what you actually need. It might seem surprising since their sports teams are awesome, but they believe scholarships should be about academics first. They’d rather compete with students who are strong in both areas, so they find amazing athletes who are also top scholars through the regular admissions process. Then, once you’re in, they’ll cover any financial gaps to make sure everyone can afford to go.
oh yes, Ivy Leagues are strict on scholarships. They never will never give athletic scholarships to any prospective students, unless you do demonstrate that your son is needy