<p>That’s exactly why I posted the thread. I didn’t know what most financial aid packages for Syracuse look like, especially since Syracuse is such an expensive school, so I thought this would be a good way to find out. Because, you know, this is supposed to be a site for getting informed, consulting other people, things like that, which is what a few people seem to be forgetting. Believe it or not, this is not just a website for bitter parents to complain about how unfair the financial aid process is.</p>
<p>I knew the thread would be perceived as distasteful by some (not “many”) because I knew people like the earlier poster would get all touchy and think I was “bragging,” just because I got more money than they did. That didn’t stop me from posting the thread because if someone actually did get offended, that was their problem, not mine.</p>
<p>Anyway, thanks for the helpful answers from people who decided not to get Salty with me. To those who did, good luck with that chip on your shoulder.</p>
<p>4.6 (I think) cumulative weighted GPA, 2150 SAT, 1 in 319 class rank, editor of the newspaper, WLHS, co-founder of writers club, historian of culture club, orchestra, that pretty much covers all the big things. I don’t think my stats are much better than most of the others who were accepted. Good luck to you, though!</p>
<p>The answer to your question really comes down to this: Will it work for you? This is a “good” package if you are willing to take on $7500 per year in loans and if your parents can make up the difference ($8K per year?). If they can cover that, either through loans (which they may or may not be willing or able to take out depending on their job situations) or out-of-pocket, great! If they can’t, your less expensive state option is probably a better one. Congratulations on your scholarship and best wishes as you make your decision.</p>
<p>This is the mature reply I was hoping to see from you. Some of the earlier ones did not come off well… I commend you. Congrats on your excellent package and I hope it works for you…you obviously worked hard. Best of luck!</p>
<p>You asked a VERY valid question - Many students and parents do not understand what constitutes a “good financial package” It can be very confusing figuring out what your actual out of pocket cost will be and is it worth it. We went through this last year, trying to determine if the financial package was considered good and how much level of debt my son would end up with. Basically we ended up out of pocket of about 11,0000 (7500 of which are student loans). We discovered it was a really good package, and I am proud to say my son is now an SU (Newhouse) student. I am sorry to those who don’t get the same level of help in grants and aid, especially when our kids work hard, but I think JLewis’s orig post was valid and they should not be slammed because they asked. Its not bragging, its trying to make sense of what the package means and seeking advice from those who have “been there”. Congrats JLewis and Good Luck!</p>
<p>Yes…from what I’ve heard, it is very good aid! </p>
<p>Currently, my aid is somewhat similar. However, after being accepted during the Early Decision round back in December, my aid during January was $52k. That was with the “estimated” Pell grants. Now that more people have been accepted for the Regular Decison round, they dropped my aid to $46k, $11k of which are loans. I’m hoping that once I update my FAFSA, I will receive more. Plus, I’ve been applying to numerous local scholarships.</p>
<p>Still with that kind of aid, I am pretty grateful and honored. Whatever happens, I’ll be going to Syracuse this fall.</p>
<p>I think Jlewis is entitled to ask this question. I am always perplexed when people take time out of their lives to nit-pick any apparent flaw with someone. College Confidential was created so that us students and parents could ask these types of questions. If you have a problem with a post then simply ignore it and move on.</p>