Obviously, merit aid and need-based financial aid are not the same thing. If your daughter has already topped out on merit aid at this school and you need need-based aid to make the school possible, has your daughter submitted all the necessary forms, like FAFSA and CSS/Profile (if applicable)? What are the school’s need-based aid policies? Is the school in the relatively small group that guarantees to meet need for all admitted students? If not, historically how generous is the school with need-based aid? This kind of context will help you get the best advice and recommendations here.
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