Aid Package $10,000 less than expected

EmmaEB
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:10:17 +0000

As someone who ended up in the same situation last year, except in August (since financial aid was delayed last year), I’m sorry to inform you that this isn’t unusual. (My initial estimate was $20,000 off the calculator, thought we managed to get it down some). The aid calculator works well for some people, but for other students, particularly ED students, we get screwed over. You should certainly call the financial aid office and talk to them. They’re very kind people, and they will try to work with you to get the number down, but be prepared to still be paying significantly more than the calculator estimated, because that is a possibility. Make sure to let them know when you call that the numbers you’ve been given DO NOT meet your demonstrated need, and that they impair your ability to pay for school. You’ve signed a commitment to attend Wellesley, yes, but they’ve also told you that they will meet your demonstrated need. Sorry that this happened.