<p>My son was selected to attend an all expenses paid prospective student weekend at a state university (a UC) that is his top choice.</p>
<p>Would this student weekend be a good time for him to speak with the financial aid people and/or admissions or other departments, during this 3 day 2 night weekend, to plead his case and ask the school to consider giving him a little bit more in aid/grants/scholarships? </p>
<p>The school COA is about $31K. There is a gap of about $7,000. They do not give freshman work study money.</p>
<p>He is a little shy, but passionate once he gets going. I am thinking this request should come from the student. The school is six hours away and not so easy to pop in and talk to financial aid.</p>
<p>Or should he just have fun with the other local students and not worry about finances - and focus on the school and the fit? He just turned 18 and is excited to fly up there without me.</p>
<p>Or will he be missing a perfect opportunity to ask?</p>
<p>Yes or no?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>