<p>I was accepted as a transfer to all four schools I applied to (SUNY Oswego, Hofstra University, Syracuse U, and Emerson College) Emerson is my top choice. The only problem is I won’t receive my FA package from Emerson until mid may, while all other decisions are due May 1 for the other schools. I’m going back and forth between SU and Emerson (SU offered about 33K.) My EFC is about 3500, and my parents have nothing saved up, so I will be doing this all on my own. I know if I move to Boston and go to Emerson, I won’t have time to work other than it being on campus.</p>
<p>I realize I can’t escape getting loans out, and that isn’t a problem, but just like the rest of us though, I want them to be as minimal as possible! I wish I knew more about the loan process (personal and student) to help me get through the next two years. Does anyone have any advice? I’m just so nervous because of the state of the economy and Emerson not having a great reputation of offering great aid. I know many people would just say “go to a state school,” but I just don’t want to. I don’t like Oswego very much, and Emerson has become my dream school!</p>
<p>Any parents out there have any advice? My parents are great and very supportive, but they never had to go through this problem (as they went to state schools also and tuition was very low back then!) Thanks! Anything is appreciated!</p>