need-blind

Adjective

Meaning

need-blind (not comparable)

(US, of a college admission policy) That requires the admitting institution to not consider an applicant's financial situation when deciding admission.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Dartmouth practices need-blind admissions for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented students in the U.S. These applicants are admitted to the college without regard to their financial circumstances. Source: Internet

Brown admission policy is stipulated need-blind for all domestic applicants. Source: Internet

With the first-year students enrolled in the 2006–2007 school year, Grinnell has ended its need-blind admissions policy for international applicants. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

need-based need-based assistance need-based financial aid need-fire need-to-know needable