<p>As of now, we have talked to the supervisor (who was much friendlier), and the financial aid office is currently reviewing my application with further information that my parent’s added.
I know that Yale does not go solely off FAFSA EFC. Assets are added in as well. My parents own their own business; however, the supplemental information helped to explain that the business does NOT have much value to it, and neither does our home, because of all the debt owed on them. Otherwise, my family has no other assets. Nevertheless, I think the supervisor seemed to understand that (better than the first girl!), so hopefully I will hear back soon. I am just hoping they can match Columbia’s aid package. A 17k difference is a HUGE deal!!!</p>