If you are in need of financial aid for college, there are quite a few colleges offering financial aid packages. So what are the best financial aid colleges? A recent study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and Amherst College came up with a list of 51 Colleges With Best Student Financial Aid.

Noticeably, the Ivy League schools figure in the list: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton and Yale. Beyond that, there are other excellent choices offering financial aid.

Many state universites are also among those with the best financial offerings. A few of those listed include: University of Chicago, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and University of Virginia. Please keep in mind that the schools listed here are just a sampling, and there are many other good schools offering financial aid.

When applying for financial aid, do your research ahead of time. File all forms in a timely manner and stay organized. Although it can be a lengthy process, in the end, getting the money you need for your education is worth it!