More financial aid ? Honors Program

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am Elyan. A US citizen residing in Turkey.
I have been admitted to the school of international service at the American University, DC. I am also admitted to the Global Scholars program (3-year BA) which is highly competitive, in addition to an invitation for the University Honor Program. </p>

<p>My financial aid package is awesome! but unfortunately not enough. AU awarded me the Deans scholarship (15k dollars) and 20k in aid (grants, loans and work study). However, my Estimated Family Contribution is ZERO ! and its impossible to attend AU without additional aid. I need about additional 20k dollars to cover the first year expenses at AU. I know its a private expensive university, but it still my first choice! </p>

<p>I have asked the financial aid office for a re-evaluation of my financial situation hoping for a positive response. My question is, in the case that the financial aid office re-evaluated my financial situation and awarded me additional aid * but still less than the needed *, is there anyway to get other merit/financial-based outside-grants ? in order to attend AU. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>I appreciate your understanding :)</p>

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<p>does American use CSS Profile? </p>

<p>Anyway, AU doesn’t promise to meet need. It doesn’t sound like this school will be affordable. Usually when there’s a review, if any more money is given, it’s usually a very small amount…not close to $20k. </p>

<p>Schools that don’t meet need will rarely “meet need” of students with EFC 0 because that’s a LOT of aid to give. For AU, that would mean giving you over $200k of aid. </p>

<p>There really isn’t another source of money. What can your parents pay? They could borrow the money, but that would be too much debt. </p>

<p>Did you apply to any financial safeties?</p>

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I don’t think so. See [University</a> Honors Program | Financial Aid/Scholarships | American University, Washington DC](<a href=“http://www.american.edu/provost/honors/financial.cfm]University”>http://www.american.edu/provost/honors/financial.cfm)

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