@2manycollegequestions4me - my experience with the FA package and group at Notre Dame was awesome. Their initial FA letter was in line with their NPC. But, it was above my EFC. I requested they review my DS’s file again. As stated above, not a negotiation. My son wanted to go to ND, but the price was still too high for us. Notre Dame has a formal process for Reviewing FA at the student/family’s request. They reviewed and increased the aid. So, its possible to lobby (not negotiate ;-)) for more FA. I think the key in my case, my request was to bring my out-of-pocket down to my EFC. I have read on this forum that many schools, I think it was generally large state schools, will flat out stick with the initial FA letter. Good luck to you and your student.