<p>I wanted to ask that is it possible to get a better financial aid award in the 2nd year of college?
For example if i get a package of say $X in the freshman year and have to reapply for aid every year... is it possible that i get more aid the next year when i apply for aid?</p>
<p>Depends on a few things…</p>
<p>If the school guarantees to meet need, and your family’s income drops, then you could get more aid.</p>
<p>However, if the school doesn’t meet need, then it may not matter if your family’s income drops, you still might not get more aid.</p>
<p>What is your situation? Are you just “hoping” for more aid next year? Does your school “meet need”? Do you expect family income to drop?</p>
<p>I see that you’re an int’l…does your school promise to meet need for int’ls?</p>
<p>yeah i am an international and got a lot of aid from Union College… it is need based!
i was just wondering about what would it be like the next year… but i can expect the same amount of aid the next year in case my family circumstances don ot change, right?</p>
<p>Doesn’t Union give merit aid and promise to meet need? Do you have a merit scholarship in your award and are there stipulations (such as a minimum gpa) on keeping it? I think they expect a minimum student contribution…at least they did last year. </p>
<p>If you’re an incoming freshman, your best bet would be to look at the FA webpages and/or email your question to the FA office there. This is a common question (will my need-based aid remain the same if my circumstances are unchanged) that schools answer readily.</p>