Appealing Financial Aid Package

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston University
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Okay so I was recently admitted to the college of engineering as a freshman and I was only awarded around 11k for the 2016-2017 school year. My dad only made 31k this past year and the house we live in is mostly under debt and its really hard for my family to qualify for loans. Obviously as it stands it is practically impossible for me to attend BU but I really do want to attend because I feel its programs are the best for me. I did submit my FASFA a week and a half late if that’s any help. What are my options right now?

Also I got a full ride at Brandeis University for 2016-2017

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@rhyiel The reality is that BU does not meet full need. They apparently get a list from admissions of all applicants, rank ordered in terms of how much BU wants them. They then award FA accordingly.

Brandeis awards financial aid purely on the basis of need and is almost “full need”. You can appeal but, sadly, I wouldn’t get my hopes up. It’s the same at NYU and USC.