<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was accepted Early Decision, but my EFC was about $10,000 more than it should have been due to a decrease in my mother's pay and some other various expenses. We appealed the financial aid about a week and a half ago. Whether (and how much) they go down on our EFC will be a big factor in whether or not I can attend. I'm optimistic; I think we made a good case, and we spent a lot of time making sure the appeal was perfect.</p>
<p>But here's the problem: NU seems to have conflicting statements on its website regarding how long it takes for appeals to be processed. At the bottom of this</a> page it says first that they will begin reviewing appeals starting in mid-July, but then it says the response time is "typically two weeks from date of receipt."</p>
<p>I just need to know what I'm missing. Is the July date maybe just for RD applicants and current students? </p>
<p>It doesn't seem to make much sense if I have to confirm my enrollment months before I even know whether I can afford to attend. Especially since confirmation involves withdrawing all my other college applications.</p>
<p>I fully expect the EFC to come down enough to make my attendance possible, but I don't think it would be wise financially to agree to something I'm not 100% sure I can pay for.</p>
<p>Does anyone know what the case is here? I guess I'll find out one way or the other, depending on whether I get any mail next week. But I'd still like to know what to expect. Any ideas?</p>
<p>Also, please no comments on how I shouldn't have applied ED. I've heard it all before, and like I already said, this EFC came as a surprise.</p>