"I don't know why they're singling out Stanford." Probably because they are one of the most selective universities in the area. Stanford accepts less than 10%

"I don't know why they're singling out Stanford." Probably because they are one of the most selective universities in the area. Stanford accepts less than 10% of applicants a year. That is in the same range of any ivy league school. So Stanford is a leader in higher education. When Harvard decided to give need based financial aid to every family who made $180k or less a year, other colleges began discussions on revamping financial aid. Harvard became an example. So if Stanford changes, other schools will take notice. Other Colleges react to Harvard's Financial Aid Plan:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/11/AR2007121102248.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12...