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I grew up poor in Mississippi and was an ok student who blossomed late academically, so a full-ride scholarship was not in the cards for me. Luckily, many colleges and universities in my area offered financial aid packages that included scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance that students do not need to repay. These packages allowed me to receive an education and pursue a successful career without accruing large loan debt amounts.

This list below ranks the best U.S. colleges and universities in terms of available financial aid packages that support students whose family income falls below $48,000 per year. Our goal is to create an article that students can use to identify which schools best provide the financial assistance students need to receive an advanced education.

1. The University of Texas-Pan American
2. California State University-Dominguez Hills
3. University of North Texas
4. California State University-Los Angeles
5. CUNY Lehman College
6. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
7. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
8. CUNY Queens College
9. CUNY Brooklyn College
10. California State University-Fresno