Should I negotiate for aid?

HostileCrocodile
Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:03:04 +0000

I was recently admitted to Princeton, and I have been admitted almost full financial aid, except a required work-study contribution of about $2,500 and a family contribution of $1,000. My parents make about $10,000 a year, and although I am extremely grateful to Princeton for paying almost my entire tuition, having to pay one-tenth of my parents’ income is still a hardship for them, considering the fact that their income is so low. Do you guys think that I should ask them for more assistance, or would that seem kinda unappreciative?