<p>Also bring in your other offers from other colleges. And statements from any programs/therapies your brother is in. </p>
<p>Oh - if you live far away, don’t fly the whole family to Los Angeles to meet with financial aid! (A tidbit of advice from my favorite financial aid book “Paying for College Without Going Broke.” You might want to get a copy - they are about $18) Get on the phone and tell them about your circumstances, that you are sending a package of documentation, and you would like to schedule a telephone appointment to go over it all.</p>