<p>I’ll just say that while others have said that they thought Reed’s financial aid was ‘stingy’, our family was very happy with the generous award. I also think that at the income level you mentioned, I think you’re still at the point where you’d have a good award. The financial aid office is very easy to talk to and very responsive, so I would take your concerns there first, to see what they say. YOu ask about “navigating” the process, and I think Reed’s financial aid office was so helpful and communicative that I never felt I had to navigate anything – they’re there to talk to, whenever you need them, and are honest and upfront about answers to questions.</p>