Question about FA: acceptance and need met?

mexusa
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:12:10 +0000

I have been reading past and current cc entries and it is clear that requesting or needing FA affects one’s chances at almost every school. Does the amount of FA needed affect acceptance? We are able to swing about 40% of the cost (almost lines up with EFC, per the calculator). So, if the stats are very good, about 15% higher than the school’s average or any school’s average, and all else is strong, including URM, how hopeful can we be? It is a GLADCHEM school and she would be a day student.

Also, we have extenuating circumstances that are not reflected on the calculator, but will be addressed in detail on the formal FA information. Will the school take this into consideration?

I have put DD info on here for chances and it seems to be largely ignored by the cc community. Not sure why this is, but others have gotten dozens of educated opinions from experienced parents and students. Anyone out there have FA knowledge?