I got a half-tuition offer from USC (presidential) but I don’t know if it will be cheap enough still for me to attend there. I have a full-tuition offer at another top 20 private, would USC consider increasing my aid if I show that to them?
It’s definitely worth the try if the other college is as expensive as USC. If that is indeed the case, there must be something that USC isn’t looking at to give you more aid. If not, the best bet would be trying to come up with some documents that show your family is currently experiencing financial difficulty. Most people that appeal usually get something more, but it’s not always as much as they hoped for. You’ll likely get some additional aid as well, but don’t get your hopes set too high. You might get lucky though.