<p>"We write to you with mixed news today. While we are pleased to inform you of the Admission Committee's decision to offer you admission to (blank) Academy, our Financial Aid Budget is unable to support your family's demonstrated Financial Aid need. </p>
<p>Although the committee understands that without financial assistance you will be unable to attend (blank), your accomplishments are impressive."</p>
<p>Sooo, my son was accepted, but because of no FA, he's not accepted? Secretary in Admissions office says they assume students who apply for FA but don't receive an award, will not attend. Anybody shed any light on this?</p>
<p>I’m assuming from what you posted that your family was offered no assistance at all. So they’ve sent a letter to your son telling him that he’s qualified for admission, but they’ve also acknowledged that they can’t give you the aid you need. So, even though they’re offering your son a place at the school, they expect you to say “no.”</p>
<p>So, your son was accepted - but your request for funding was denied. Come up with the money on your own and your son can attend. So, for example, if your great-aunt Martha steps up and offers to pay your son’s tuition for the next four years, then you just let the school know that you’ve found the money and your son will be attending.</p>
<p>If I were you, I’d call the school and see if there’s any chance the funds might become available between now and September. Or, if you can pay part of it, see if they’re willing to meet you halfway.</p>
<p>Tnx for reply dodgersmom. My wife talked to a secretary in the Admissions Office, who wouldn’t give a clear response as to whether the lack of a FA award negated our son’s admission offer. Secretary did say that his application would have to be reconsidered. We have the financial ability to pay his tuition and informed the secretary of this. My wife is awaiting a response to her voicemail to the Admissions Officer.</p>
<p>I don’t understand. The school determined that you had a financial need that they were not able to meet but you say that you have the “financial ability to pay his tuition.” I just don’t understand why you applied for FA if you didn’t really need it; and if you don’t in fact need it and have the “financial ability to pay his tuition,” then how did the school determine that you did have a financial need when you don’t?</p>
<p>I filled out the FA forms, not knowing whether we had a financial need or not. We have an EFC of 30k.</p>
<p>Oh, OK. (I’m easily confused. 
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<p>The secretary doesn’t have any power on this - and that letter suggests a conundrum for the school. The wording is vague. He was accepted by Admissions then vetoed by FA? Or accepted if he can meet the tuition? Seems like they are expecting you to say no, but there might be a case to be made that “reconsidering” the application seems a bit rude if he’s qualified and has the funds. I’ll be interested in seeing how this evolves. </p>
<p>I know of several other parents who have no way of generating the funds and got a similar letter from other schools. Seems cruel. Why not just say “you’re a great kid but due to limited funds we are unable to offer you a spot”? I think you have wiggle room on this one.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>