<p>Guys.......I was wondering if any of u could tell me........My efc is working out to be approximately 32k a year, but my family really can't afford more than 25k. </p>
<p>How effective will a personal appeal be? Are they considerate to appeals at al? I don't see why they should be if they weren't in the first place, but i wanted other opinions.</p>
<p>Have your parents write them a letter. Explain your circumstances. The goal is to convince them why you can't afford what you say they you can pay. They are considerate of appeals--they certainly want you to come to Columbia.</p>
<p>thanks columbia2002......anyone else, please?</p>
<p>i thought i should add that i applied ed, and so i don't have a chance to compare and show them aid offers from other schools.....does that really screw me over?</p>
<p>Just send in an appeal, rather than complaining about it here. Give it your best shot and hope. There's nothing anyone can say that will make a difference.</p>