<p>I am a student who received close to 100% grant aid. My response would be way too long.</p>
<p>If you really feel that it is not fair to your family, explain your circumstances to Princeton IF you are admitted. they are very willing to work with people but they do not just give out money to people who dont need it. you must have financial documents to support your described circumstances. (i’m not saying you don’t need aid, i’m just saying that they don’t give aid to people who, if responsible, should have been able to save money for college). If they choose not to give you aid after you have discussed it with them, then they probably have a reason.</p>
<p>Thanks NJDS. Please note that my parents are certainly willing to pay something toward college…just not $55,000/yr. I will continue to do my best and hopefully it will all work out.</p>
<p>^Don’t get your panties in a bunch over this one. Schools are willing to re-negotiate their financial aid packages if you present a compelling case. However, don’t count your chickens before they hatch: you have to get in before you can whine and moan about the unfairness of the system.</p>
<p>Before I got into the institution I will be matriculating at next year, I also felt that the system was unfairly slanted towards individuals of some means. If you talk to them and explain your situation, though, then they will be flexible. Perhaps my circumstances are a tad different, though, as my parents were unable to save for my post-secondary education due to financial difficulties that were only mitigated 3 years ago.</p>