We need to compete
USA TODAY, May, 2008 by Bruce D. Benson
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It would be easy to conclude that in difficult economic times, top public research universities should devote all their financial aid to need-based rather than merit-based programs. Easy, but shortsighted.
Merit-based aid bolsters crucial research endeavors, raises the academic bar across the board, rewards student achievement and helps us compete with private universities for the best students.
At the University of Colorado, about three-quarters of the financial aid we disburse is need-based. A significant number of students who get merit-based aid also draw from the need-based pool. While providing needy students access to a top-flight education is part of our mission, so is ensuring the quality of a university education and meeting the compelling needs of our state and nation.
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