Interesting conversation with Admissions Office

RunningtheBasses
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:12:03 +0000

Pattijoa -

DS applied ED to Hartt, and was told in his acceptance letter that his audition qualified him for a talent scholarship. The letter did not, however, specify an amount. We too are waiting for specific financial aid info from Hartt.

DS’s older brother is a Hartt alum, and he found them to be fairly generous with aid. I seem to recall a time when he asked them to review his package and they did so, upping the ante slightly. Perhaps their policy has changed?

I can certainly appreciate your current situation. DH lost his job two months ago and I, like your husband, run my own business. I am currently pouring virtually all of my meager profits back into the business to keep from going under. We have been asked by a couple of schools to complete a “change in circumstances” form in order to establish DS’s eligibility for more need-based aid.

You can file an addendum to FAFSA, but I would suggest contacting the schools and explaining your circumstances. It can’t hurt.