<p>Had the same thing happen to us, generally speaking. We applied late and were told that all FA was gone. Managed to do full pay for one year. Applied for FA the next year (same school) on the regular FA website (sorry, name escapes me.) Received enough to make second and final year possible (came in as a junior). We were also told that the school assumes that full pay means for all four years.</p>
<p>It is not a fair assumption. Things change. And not big, colassal changes, just things like change in pay, another kid going to school, car dies, tuition hike more than anticipated, etc. Boarding school forces tight budgeting for many and it doesn’t take all that much to upset the balancing act. </p>
<p>On the glass half full side, there is always a chance that someone who is receiving aid may be able to swing it financially in later years without the aid.</p>
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