<p>what are my chances of getting financial aid from Western New England College with an efc of 6632?
I will have to take out loans for this money. Willnot be able to take out more. I don’t want my son graduating with 50,000 of debt. What should we do?</p>
<p>Kytypope, WNEC doesn’t give out much FA. [Common</a> Data Sets](<a href=“http://www1.wnec.edu/institutionalresearch/index.cfm?selection=doc.5662]Common”>http://www1.wnec.edu/institutionalresearch/index.cfm?selection=doc.5662) Check out section H. 74% of need is generally met. The costs would be much lower going to a UMass. An alternative is starting out at a community college to save $ and enroll in WNEC later.</p>
<p>I don’t think this school is going to be affordable. The cost of attendance is at least $42,000 per year. That means that your “need” is about $35k. </p>
<p>When will he likely get his FA package? It will likely include $5500 in Stafford loans, some work/study, and perhaps a grant/scholarship. However, there will likely be a gap. </p>
<p>The Stafford loans over 4 years will total $27,000 ($5500, 6500, 7500, 7500). If there are any gaps, Perkins Loans, or Plus loans in the package, that will either mean that your family will have to take on more debt or the school is unaffordable.</p>
<p>*he also applied at Westfield State College
Umass Dartmouth
Lasellle College *</p>
<p>Hopefully, at least one of his schools will give a generous FA package. If the other private schools give similar FA packages, then UMass-Dartmouth might be the most affordable choice. </p>
<p>UMass-D Cost of Attendance is about $20k for residents (including room and board) Is it close enough to commute to? If so, that would make it more affordable.</p>
<p>Or, as Erin’s Dad said - it may be more affordable to start at a CC and then transfer later.</p>
<p>he will be living at home so room and board are not a problem</p>
<p>any other suggestions or where to look for grants or aid
have not yet received his financial aid packet</p>
<p>*he will be living at home so room and board are not a problem *</p>
<p>Oh good…so all he’ll need to be concerned about his tuition & books…about $32k for the first year. </p>
<p>any other suggestions or where to look for grants or aid</p>
<p>The colleges tend to serve as clearing houses for grants and financial aid. Private scholarships tend to be small, very competitive, and often are for only one year. So, not helpful for years 2, 3, 4.</p>
<p>Will your son likely qualify for any scholarships from this school? IF he has at least a 27 ACT, he can get a scholarship. What are his stats?</p>
<p>BTW…can he commute to any of his other schools?</p>
<p>he received a 5000 merit scholarship with his acceptance letter
no act
sats 1400-1500</p>
<p>westfield state is a long commute but possible in worse case scenario
the others no</p>
<p>will his sat scores help?</p>
<p>It’s a good thing that in a worst case scenario, he can go to Westfield State. The instate tuition is $7k plus another $1k for books. </p>
<p>*
will his SAT scores help?*</p>
<p>Likely, no. His SAT scores are in the 55 percentile. </p>
<p>The problem that I see with WNEC is that his SATs put him in the low/middle of the mid 50s range. That’s not an area where schools are known to be generous with financial aid.</p>
<pre><code>Middle 50% of First-Year Students
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<p>SAT Critical Reading:…470 - 560<br>
SAT Math: … 490 - 600
SAT Writing… - - - - - </p>
<p>Did he get any scholarships from Westfield?</p>
<p>have not heard back yet scholl said we should hear within 2 weeks</p>