<p>My dad did use the financial aid calculator for Cornell, and my family’s estimated contribution exceeded the costs, so the projected financial aid from Cornell was 0. By my dad’s company, I meant the company he works at; the scholarship from the company will be rather minimal (~$2k). My dad is certainly willing and (I think) able to pay, it will just put a financial strain on my family, which is where the problem arises. I was wondering if there was any way in which my parents could pay for a portion of my costs, and I could get a student loan on the other portion? Or am I not able to get a large student loan at all because my families estimated contribution is high?</p>