<p>EFC was $39,000. I too thought we might get around $5000 for fees ect… but no. Exeter was really frugal with FA, at least for us this year.</p>
<p>It’s a bad year for FA applicants. I can feel the pain. When you can barely pay the full tuition, any bit of help would be a relief. Not meant to bad mouth Exeter, a school with such a huge endowment should be a little more “considerate”, given that people generally believe that EFC from SSS is a guideline and top schools are actually more generous in awarding FA.</p>
<p>Does anyone know how schools are looking at those with lower income levels but some assets? Both parents are starting new careers and combined income is around 100K. Stock portfolio is over $2MM. Looking at St Pauls, Exeter, Andover…</p>
<p>I think it depends where those assets are. If they are all in retirement funds, you may be in luck. I don’t think they retirement funds factor into the picture when applying for aid.</p>
<p>This does not include retirement. All a stock portfolio. Any further thoughts? We had assumed no financial aid possible, but are now wondering… Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>would having only 1 working parent help u get more fa or would it be a bad thing?</p>
<p>Jen55, i would be surprised if they would look favorably on someone with that level of assets asking for aid. Somebody has to pay the bills and i would think they would want to use the aid money for those that are truly in need.</p>