Hey, i was just wondering how colleges work out financial aid packages for those kids they take off the wait list. I have been wait listed at emory and notre dame and am doing everything possible to get in. However, cost is a major concern for my family and both of these universities cost about 40K. If i was accepted at one of these colleges would i still be able to get a good financial aid package?
<p>You need to call each of those college's financial aid office and ask if wait listed kids get 100% of need and any grants are left.</p>
<p>Well im kinda in the same position with Vassar and CMU. Both waitlisted. I think ill get into Vassar and CMU, but I dont think they'll give me good aid...They say it themselves that "please keep in mind that university funds and grants may not be sufficient at that time of admission.</p>
<p>Good question b238 and a responsible one.</p>
<p>Historically Emory and Notre Dame are weak when it comes
to "need based" grant support. Particularly with their own money.
.
Therefore a student who has "demonstrated need" and filed the FAFSA
and Profile ahead of deadlines earlier in the year, will have about 25%
less grant money offered than if accepted earlier. (Assuming their was
grant eligibiltiy to begin with.)</p>
<p>Also, if the primary income of the household comes from a parent owned business
there may be no "gift aid" offered at all. </p>
<p>Sorry to convey that message, but it is from experience. </p>
<p>Be aware that the published college costs do not tell the whole story.
In order to keep the costs "down", they will low ball indirect expenses.
Next year COA for Emory: $45,078 Notre Dame: $42330 depending on where you
live, does your laundry and what you do on weekends.</p>