I gave some suggestions.
Thank you @BooBooBear I was accepted ED at BU but had to appeal my aid, they were nowhere even close to my familys EFC. If they cannot meet the imaginary number in my head i will unfortunately have to withdraw my application.
I just applied to tulane.
@Taylorwicks there is a strategy involved when needing money for college. Students need to apply to schools that meet need ( based on how the school determines need) or … apply to schools that will give them enough merit for their stats…which typically means applying to schools where you are at the top.
BU does not meet need. That is why you did not receive enough money. Tulane does not agree to meet full need and will likely not give you merit ( 29 ACT) .You might not even get in… your ACT score is at the 25th percentile.
I would research schools that meet need and are also test optional… But use the net price calculators because you will need to pay your EFC. I would also apply to schools where you are at the top of the applicant pool… for merit… but the deadlines may have passed.
UNC will meet need based on your FAFSA EFC, but also requires the css profile. Getting in as an OOS student requires Ivy level stats … or something that they want… like athletics.
Once again good luck. You are a good student… but for money ( need or merit based) it is important to apply to schools where you qualify for it. Hopefully you did.
Lehigh has engineering and also meets full need. Your ACT scores falls at the 25th percentile… I would have ED’d there… not BU…But that is water under the bridge. Check the due dates, visit the school since they look at interest very very strongly, and apply.
It’s a big reach but you never know. You will be expected to pay your EFC… as determined by the school.
My mistake… you do not want engineering.
Seems like community college is likely for this student.
I agree… ^…
This student does not want to apply to SUNY schools - the smaller colleges may be affordable
This student stated that her parents will not contribute financially due to family issues
This student stated that she plans to apply as an independent… but she does not appear to qualify as an independent … based upon the very very specific rules that are stated on the FAFSA . She wishes to take out large loans … on her own… for undergrad.
There are multiple problems going on here with the OPs application strategy.
Delusion mingled with hope is never a good application strategy.