<p>*I got my first financial aid letter today(from Pitt). It has about 25000 in merit, 4300 in need based, and 7500 in loans per year. 3500 subsidized, 2500 unsubsidized, and 2000 Perkins. </p>
<p>The cost for a year with personal expenses is about 36000, so this seems pretty good to me.
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<p>The OOS COA of UPitt is actually about $41k-47k. It can vary by major. What is your major?</p>
<p>What was your need based aid? How much Pell and what else?</p>
<p>Looks like you got a great offer from an OOS public. That merit made the difference!</p>