<p>Hi,</p>
<p>So I just got my financial aid decision today, and the EFC is around 52k. This is all while I accurately punched in all the numbers on Cornell's NPC, where the EFC I got on there was 25k. This is a rather large difference, and frankly, I would not be able to afford to go to Cornell if EFC is 52k. Is there a solid ground for appeal? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Mistasuggs</p>
<p>Is 52k your EFC, which will be the same next year, or is that the amount they are expecting you to pay this year because they don’t have any more money for you? This is a bit late for a FA offer. </p>
<p>The is most likely because the NPC doesn’t ask everything that appears on the CSS Profile, so it not going to be accurate in some cases. The NPC is not a guarantee, but an estimate based on the data that is input - but I’m sure there is a disclaimer stating that it will not always be accurate. Is one of your parents self-employed? Do they own rental properties? These are among the situations that could cause a significant discrepancy. You can appeal, but you’re not likely to get much more aid.</p>
<p>If your family’s financial situation is such that your EFC based on the CSS Profile is that much greater, your best bet will be to stick with schools that use only FAFSA to determine your ability to pay.</p>
<p>Isnt this a question to ask Cornell, not us?</p>
<p>Seems like a huge disparity. Are you sure you filled out the NPC correctly?</p>
<p>Contact Cornell and ask them. Better to call in this case.</p>
Mistasuggs, I empathize with you. We are in a similar situation with another college. I sent them a copy of the NPC printout, but they did not change their offer. Perhaps a time for a reassessment and a new strategy.
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