How is Financial Aid?

sophiatheorange
Thu, 28 May 2015 16:37:35 +0000

I encourage you that if you get a skimpy deal, like I did (an initial offer of 15% of all expenses!!), there is ALWAYS room to negotiate with a non-profit private college! They have the money, you just have to know where and how to get it.
My advice:
1.) visit the college in person
2.) get connected with a Dean so they can put a good word in
3.) annoy the heck out the Financial Aid Office, they’ll eventually budge
4.) have good reasons: both my parents make > $100,000, however, when you factor in house mortgage, medical bills (my mom has MS), other college payments (my sister goes to a private college for $25,000 per year, and contributions to our grandparents, we would not be able to afford even one year at Syracuse. State your reasons, list the facts, and provide evidence, sound credible, and don’t be hesitant to express your love for the school!!

In the end, my financial aid package now covers: 50% of my expenses
Praise the Lord!