<p>Without going into too much detail, can some of you accepted students give a quick run-down of your F.A. package at Lafayette? There is a similar thread for Lehigh - it looks like Lehigh is right on the spot with EFC. Many of those kids got substantial grants with small-ish loans (under $3,000). How does Lafayette stack up for real kids?</p>
<p>Fencersmother -- My daughter's FA package included $26,000 in scholarships and grants, a $3,500 Stafford loan and a $7,500 HELP loan. Total $37K approx. Our EFC from FAFSA was 23K, but that was based on 2007 income that included bonuses and other non-recurring income. It appears that Lafayette recalculated our real need based on the Profile and supplementary information I provided. We are very happy with the FA package because until we received it we were not certain that Lafayette was affordable.</p>
<p>hudson, did your daughter's FA package come with the acceptance letter?</p>
<p>Snell -- My daughter did receive her FA package with the acceptance letter, but that was because she has received a scholarship. It is my understanding that accepted students who are not Marquis or Trustee scholars will receive their FA packages around April 10th. Congratulations on your acceptance to Lafayette!</p>
<p>Thanks Hudson, I remembered (AFTER Coop reminded me!!!) that it was posted on the site! As I said-the wait continues.....</p>
<p>Our FAFSA exceded tuition, room, and board costs and we received no scholarships or grants, just the $3,500 Stafford Loan. My son was accepted ED, and I wonder if that placed him in some kind of category that makes it less likely to receive financial aid. </p>
<p>To be fair, our FAFSA exceded costs, so by the formula we can afford to pay. My wife and I planned well for this moment, and I'm grateful that we can afford it. The only problem is that we have 3 other children to put through school after him. Perhaps that will be taken into consideration when the youngers ones reach that stage. Nonetheless, I have to admit that I wouldn't mind getting a little help. No matter how you cut it, $44,000/yr. is a lot of money. Regardless of the cost though, we're thrilled that our son will be attending such a wonderful school.</p>
<p>hey
Im an international and i got a great FA package.
got a Lafayette grant worth $ 41550 ( i still cant believe it!!)
Mengel loan - $ 3500 which is interest free for my 4 years of college and for 6 months after i graduate</p>
<p>so im really happy with the FA and I absolutely loved the place so it was an easy decision for me :-)</p>
<p>Also i got my FA package alongwith my acceptance letter by fed-ex.</p>