<p>oberlin offered 12k/year with its acceptance...another strong large university has candidate as finalist in scholarship. is it impolite or is there any negative to requesting more from oberlin to even the field?
please advise on other known oberlin offers as well as appropriateness of and "how to" request increase.</p>
<p>Why not tell them? You already have their acceptance of admission and financial aid package and it's not like giving this information can cause them to withdraw either. Just do this with a cooperative attitude, while telling them how much you/your child wants to go to Oberlin.</p>