upper middle class, terrible financial aid package: how do i get more aid?

somesmores
Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:01:48 +0000

so i just got my financial aid package today. i’m really disappointed: i have to pay around $40,000 (not counting loans and work/study), while the efc predicted around $9000.

my family’s middle/upper middle class, but shelling out $160,000 for an undergrad education is far from an appealing choice. my family’s financial situation isn’t “unique” or anything, so is there a way to get more aid in the absence of extenuating circumstances? i’m still waiting to hear back from other schools of similar caliber - does washu have a history of matching offers?

has anyone been in a similar situation?