<p>I know that some people did get great packages from Chicago, and I’m so glad that they are able to attend because of it. I think that the frustration that many of us feel (feel free to chime in, if there are other viewpoints) it over how UChicago calculates our EFCs and the lack of care/helpfulness we’ve encountered with the office. </p>
<p>This is only my experience, but my Chicago EFC was 2.5 times that of my other schools’ packages, and the only explanation I got was that Chicago didn’t take into account business loss (a HUGE portion of my parents’ income). When we called to ask about it, the finaid lady said that their ‘formula was very strict’ and really gave the impression that she/the office didn’t care. I’m devastated that I won’t be able to come to UChicago because of this. Yes, I realize that there are exceptions, but this type of experience seems to be closer to the norm this year, especially among middle-income families. Just my two cents’ worth.</p>