<p>Part of that $28K from CMU is LOANS (probably federal student loans)…making the future debt burden even greater. CMU is a great school, but for anyone who has a 0 EFC, it’s only a school to attend if the financial package is a good one. Your’s is not. </p>
<p>It’s hard to believe that you could bring up new circumstances that would make them decide to give you an additional $28K a year.</p>