Financial Aid Letter?

miasmom
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:14:59 +0000

johnnycomelately-
I am so sorry you feel that way- I really do not believe your son would be “blamed” for his parents financial circumstances. We are not wealthy by any means but we are full payers & I do not resent those that do receive financial aid and hope that I have not implied that. This is not a common topic of conversation of students at school- they have way too much to think of. Yes, I can see how some parents might be bitter- but I would never impose this on my child! Financial aid is there for a reason and the EFC is determined by the government not by the school- how they determine it could be called into question, but that’s another story! My daughters group of friends are from all different types of backgrounds & while money may be a topic at times it is their goals for the future not what their parents may or may not have!!! To pass up full financial aid at a school like Vanderbilt because of this is a shame, although I can understand how you must feel. I am sure your son will have a great experience at the school he is chosen but please if Vanderbilt is his first choice don’t let it go because of a few sour grapes. My daughter has had such an awesome experience ( not without some drama!) and neither I nor my husband regret for one minute that we will be paying for this for some time…