Is Fordham worth it?

fazeeeeeeel
Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:34:50 +0000

Hey guys! So I got my Financial Aid from Fordham, and honestly, its not enough. I’m going to break it down for you guys, and afterwards I have some questions. Just a quick heads up, my EFC is 0 and I did both the FAFSA & CSS by priority deadlines.

Estimated Cost of Attendance $66,883/yr
Total Grants and Scholarships (Gift Aid) $37,830/yr

Net Cost (cost after gift aid): $29,053/yr

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan 3,500
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan 2,000

Cost after gift aid & loans: $23,553

Ok so once again, my EFC is 0, and my parents cannot contribute to my college education at all, so thats out the question. Fordham is my number 1 choice, so what are my options?? They didn’t put me down for work study, can I add that? Also, can someone explain work study to me? Can I appeal? I’m just very confused and need help because Fordham is honestly my number 1 and I really want to go here, but 23K is just too much to pick in loans (in addition to the 5.5K ill already take). What’re my options? Does Fordham give more money in appeals and if I make it obvious that I really want to go here? Any help will be appreciated thanks guys!

Oh and also, these aren’t financial aid related, but I got admitted without housing but they included housing in my COA, which isn’t bad because I was going to request on campus housing anyways. Should I still email and put in a request for housing? Also, can I change my major? Thanks again! Just very anxious haha.