<p>StrictlySB, take time to go over the FAFSA with the financial aid office. If there is anyway to reduce the amount to make you PELL eligible, it could really help. You are probably eligible for TAP monies too, and you need to bring that up.</p>
<p>None of the SUNYs guarantee to meet 100% of need. Most schools do not guarantee to meet need for their waitlists either. So getting money out of a SUNY outside of guarnateed state and federal funds is not easy.</p>
<p>Congratulations to your getting admitted to SUNY Albany. Excellent school, and I hope you can get some resolution from financial aid. Are you a commuter or are you looking to live on campus?</p>