>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