Need cash from GW

Colleges and Universities A-Z George Washington University
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<p>Alright, so TBH, I think I'm probably in at GW, and it's one of my higher choice schools.</p>

<p>34 ACT
760 SAT II Literature
Top 10% of class (about 30/380)
4.1 weighted GPA (out of 4.8)
Great ECs
Great essays
Great recs
etc.</p>

<p>It's not really a safety in the sense that it's still a very prestigious school, but I'm not worried about getting in. I actually applied to the honors program, and that's iffy, but I'd still like to go if I got into the college.</p>

<p>The problem lies in the fact that, based on their financial aid calculator, I'd have to come up with something like $28k per year, which is preposterous given that my family income is something like $60k/year. My parents refuse to let me take out more than $7k/year in loans, so what on earth am I supposed to do?</p>

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<p>Have you tried asking at the parents forum here? They may have a better idea of what to do with financial matters. IF you do get in–GW’s notorious for accepting ppl with lower stats and rejecting those with higher–you might still be able to get more aid. I got a scholarship that came with my acceptance, and then after more reviewing in April I got more aid. Also, if you’re from DC youqualify for the full ride scholarship.</p>

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<p>I wish I was from DC, but unfortunately, I’m not. That’s probably why it’s so expensive for everyone else. :/</p>

<p>And hopefully my somewhat lackluster class rank will satisfy their “not perfect” requirement.</p>