Is it still possible for an international student seeking full tuition funding to get into an Ivy League school in 2026 with Trump in office?

Application Question

As I was watching this year's college acceptance videos, I didn't come across a SINGLE video of AN international student getting in, let alone one recieving a substantial amount of financial aid

As rising senior (class of 2027) who's dreamed for years to get into an ivy or other top 20 US uni, AND who will most likely need a full tuition/full scholarship, I'm genuinely starting to get worried.

Is it still possible to get aid with trump back in office ? It has been my dream to pursue a BS in a notorious US college, and I have been building over the past few years the profile that goes along with it, but what if I do get accepted, only to find that I can't afford to attend because the financial aid just isn't there?

I'm not trying to be pessimistic, I just want an honest assessment of whether applying as an international student needing significant financial aid is still worth it in 2026–2027 !! Please !!

Posted Jul 6, 2026, 8:56 PM UTC

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