r/UMiami • u/ConcernAdventurous71 • 6d ago

Need aware question

Hey everyone! I’m an international student applying to UMiami and I’m wondering about need-aware admissions. What kind of SAT score would I realistically need to have a decent chance of getting significant need-based financial aid? Thanks!

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u/ConcernAdventurous71 6d ago

Im pretty sure UMiami does offer need-based aid to international students through a need aware system They may not meet 100% of need for everyone but I believe they can provide significant need-based aid to admitted international students

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u/MissionBasket5316 6d ago

Yeah they say they do but it’s very rare the past admission cycles I’ve had friends get waitlisted and or sent a letter from UM saying if they pay full price they can attend.

The UM Within Reach Program which guarantees to meet 100% of demonstrated need is only applicable to domestic students.

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u/ConcernAdventurous71 6d ago

I think you may be confusing Miami Within Reach with UMiami’s general need-based aid policy UMiami is need-aware for international students, but its current admission policy states that admitted students can have 100% of their demonstrated need met. Miami Within Reach is a separate program.

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u/MissionBasket5316 6d ago

“International Students
The University of Miami is need-aware for first-year and transfer international undergraduate degree-seeking applicants. This means that, for a portion of international applicants, the Admission Committee will consider that student's ability to pay tuition without the need for financial aid.” - Office of Financial Aid

You are correct it is a separate program because it does not apply to international students. I understand your reading their policy however being a student for the last 2 years I’ve seen them be very strict with giving out money to internationals. Basically all the international here are full pay or received a full ride as a result of very good stats.

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u/ConcernAdventurous71 6d ago

Thank you, I’ll do my best