<p>penningtonesq, W&L is very clear about being need aware. I am sorry your son was not admitted but it seems like you both feel that it was for the best. As someone else stated W&L weighs very heavily on student interest so If he did not even attempt to interview that would possibly explain why they overlooked your son. </p>
<p>One thing I might add about financial aid at W&L is that for our child they had the best offer I have seen anywhere with zero summer work contributions and no loans or parent portion. It was only 2000 in work study and covered all expenses including health insurance and a generous travel allowance and half the cost of upgrading to a single dorm room books and personal expenses.</p>
<p>So far our experience with W&L has been nothing short of amazing. And it was our daughters number one choice since she returned from her overnight visit. </p>