>Posted on 26 Sep 1994 at 09:52:43 by Diane Munzer Fisher, Alumni, x3449
>
>Re: Scholarships
>
>Date:         Mon, 26 Sep 1994 09:52:45 EST
>Reply-To:     "Diane Munzer Fisher, Alumni, x3449" <[log in to unmask]>
>From:         "Diane Munzer Fisher, Alumni, x3449" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>AS a former Assistant Dean of Admission at Colgate University, I can confirm
>the fact that there are no Athletic scholarships at Colgate for any sports.
>All financial aid is based on need, as determined by information provided
>on the standard FAF (financial aid form) and Coglate's own financial aid
>form.  What is true about financial aid is that there is preferential
>packaging for certain categories of students (athletes, top academic folks,
>and other highly desirable acceptees).  Athletic financial aid packages would
>be heavy in the direct grant category of aid with little or no loan or work
>component.
 
I suppose that this preferential treatment is what differentiates Colgate
from the Ivy League universities, where awards are based strictly on
need, regardless of scholarly or athletic ability.
 
Luiz F. Valente