<p>Thanks a lot for your advice, Nester. I have contacted many people in FA and admissions, but it was to no avail. Someone in the FA office said that financial assistance is extremely limited for internationals, and that merit-based awards, unfortunately, cannot be appealed. I guess I’ll give it another shot and inquire if these merit awards could be freed up, but I doubt it. </p>
<p>I’m an international living in Maryland. Hmm, I haven’t thought of contacting the Alumni Association; I’ll try that too, but again, I think I’m merely grasping at straws here. But thanks again!</p>