<p>I got accepted ED and was offered only 8k per year Fin. Aid. After several renegotiations, I got it raised to 25k per year. To answer your question, it IS possible :)</p>
<p>Okay Cornell agreed to match Penn's package, but I still don't think Penn is willing to budge. :/</p>
<p>nehs: have you received your appeal? Was it successful?</p>
<p>Yes, I am very pleased. Penn essentially matched Northwestern’s offer. The people at the financial aid office were very helpful and honest/realistic. </p>
<p>Overall, I am ecstatic.</p>
<p>Be proactive, show interest, and they are helpful and willing to “reevaluate.”</p>
<p>Awesome, great to hear the good news! About how long did it take for them to reevaluate? I’m hoping I have similar good fortune :)</p>
<p>I faxed my information on a Thursday and recieved the “revision” via PennPlan online (I checked it, they did not notify me of the revision) on the next Tuesday. With the snail mail, I recieved my first package on the Wednesday (after I already knew they revised it) and recieved the new “revision” on Saturday. It was a very fast and efficient turn around.</p>
<p>Good luck to all.</p>
<p>Is there anyone specific you talk to try and negotiate the aid? or can you talk to anyone who answers the phone?</p>