FINANCIAL AID -- HELP

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vassar College
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Hi!!

I was accepted into Vassar Class of 2020 and both the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) through the FAFSA and Vassar’s Net Price Calculator say that my net price should be about $18k. Both my parents work part-time with an combined annual income of about $40k. I also have an older sibling in college which we are paying for.

However, our financial aid package has us paying about $36k (DOUBLE THE EFC). We tried writing a letter and appealing, but they responded by saying they cannot offer any more aid at this time. I love Vassar SO much and there’s no way I will be able to attend if they don’t lower our cost by AT LEAST about $5000. Does anyone have any ideas?? Or experiences they have had with Vassar’s financial aid process? Any advice would be VERY appreciated.

Thank you so much :slight_smile: have a great day!!

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Hi Pizza549.

Seems pretty odd at your income reorted combined income level your Net Price should be about should be under $10K now take this with a grain of salt. Your parents might have a lot of assets (stocks, home, etc.) or maybe even a trust fund. I base this on the following:

http://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/vassar-college/paying-for-college/net-price/#

I would recommend that you personnaly make a phone call to your Financial aid office ASAP (or if you live locally meet with them in person) and go through your FAFSA application and see where your “aid” seems to be disqualified. But keep in mind 43% of students do not receive any grants or scholarships

Good Luck.