<p>So…I can’t believe this has to be said since you are all ostensibly very bright people…</p>
<p>Call the financial aid office and try to bargain.</p>
<p>Seriously, are you people too proud? Maybe you don’t need that extra $$$ bad enough if you’re not willing to speak up 
If you’re going to let something ■■■■■■■■ like funding make the decision for you, without even trying to correct that issue…well, whose loss is it?</p>