<p>We recently received my finaid package for my second year of school. Last year, our initial EFC was $25K, but we haggled Duke down to $20K (mostly in part due to faxing them my Harvard financial aid letter). This year, the initial EFC was $33K, which we got down to $28K. Is it possible (and wise?) to ask for a second appeal to get it lower, or should we leave it alone?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>So what's the worst thing that can happen, that they think you are pain in butt? There are no "fixed prices", they are rich, you are not, so what you have instead are your powers of persuasion. Be nice, be thankful, be appreciative, and ask.</p>
<p>What's the worst that can happen? The number goes up, of course.</p>
<p>I have the same counselor for until I graduate/she leaves....just worried about making her angry.</p>
<p>I think I'll heed your advice tho. Thanks.</p>