Financial Aid Letter?

midmo
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:25:01 +0000

johnnycomelately, it is a big mistake to assume posters on this thread are representative of the either the Vanderbilt student body or their families. Many people are very disappointed and some are bitter. For whatever reason, they are inspired to let off steam by posting on an anonymous board.

FWIW, my son’s gf attends Vanderbilt on a whopping needs-based aid award; not full-ride but very close. I very much doubt that anyone knows or cares. She is a serious student who is quite involved in campus and community life, likes it at Vanderbilt very much and, to my knowledge, has no complaints.



We liked our visit to Vanderbilt and everything about the university was a good fit



I wouldn’t have bothered to respond except for that line. If your son liked his visit and everything is a good fit, I am tempted to gently encourage you to rethink your decision.

I know, it is a tough decision, and I fully understand your concern for his happiness and overall satisfaction. I just am not convinced that a significant portion of the student body at Vanderbilt cares how various students are financing their studies.