<p>I got accepted into an early college, and I am currently waiting for my financial aid package to arrive in the course of this week. However, I'm afraid that they won't give enough aid. If this happens, how do I ask for more? If I send a letter requesting more, how do AI say so in such a way they don't feel obliged, but remember that they want me there? I will be the first person from my country to attend if I go, if that helps. They will consider me for the scholarships they have, and I'm considering also applying for private scholarships.</p>
<p>Any advice is welcome!</p>
<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated…</p>
<p>Why don’t you ask after you get the package if there is a problem and how large the gap is. You don’t have any leverage if you don’t have competing offers. They may have a formula and there might not be any possibility of deviation. When you do ask it has to be put delicately and politely. If you need money I don’t see why you are not busy applying for private scholarships.</p>
<p>I got the package, and I am applying for scholarships right now. The amount wasn’t enough.</p>
<p>How much more do you need? Is this need based money or merit money or a combination?</p>
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Ask your school for more.</p>