I recently was accepted into Northeastern as an early action applicant, but unfortunately I received no reward (grants or merit). I actually sent my CSS profile in late but the admissions office said it was fine as long as I got it in before January 1st, which I did, but I still didn’t get any type of aid. Northeastern is my top school and definitely the one I am hoping to attend. Is there anyway I still have a chance at recieving more aid from the university or was my tardiness the reason they gave me nothing?
I would call the financial aid office tomorrow to ask these questions. Good luck.
@prospect1 I did but the lady basically told me there was nothing to do. I asked if there was an appeal process and she pretty much just said no.
But did she confirm that the CSS Profile was indeed submitted on time? Perhaps this is a call that your parent should make.
Then don’t go.
Seriously.
They may be your top choice, but if they’re not willing to help you out? Think about it rationally—should they be your top choice any longer?
@dfbdfb
That depends a lot on if money is needed. If it isn’t a relatively significant factor, then there’s no reason for it to matter in selection. I don’t see any “rational” reason why they wouldn’t still be your top choice unless money was an issue. If money is an issue then weigh your other options/offers.
The idea of being wanted by a college is pretty silly if you ask me, especially the larger schools.
What was your expected family contribution according to the FAFSA?
When you apply Early Action, the admissions board assumes that you will attend because it is one of your top choices. They often don’t feel the need to give you scholarship money because they don’t have to attract you to come. You already planned to go, so they don’t feel the need to offer you any money.
I don’t agree with early action assuming you will attend…D applied to six early action schools to find out what safeties she would be able to afford before moving on to more match and a few reach schools. Five of the six schools came back with significant merit aid and she is still waiting to hear from #6.
@PengsPhils: You’re right. Given the tenor of the original post, though, I’d assumed that financial aid was needed, or at least very much wanted.
The question isn’t what your EFC is according to FAFSA, it is what did the Net Price Calculator on their website show? If it showed you would possibly receive some aid, call back with that info in hand. Or if there is some financial info not asked for in the CSS Profile, bring that to their attention.
@aunt bea is confusing early action with early decision.
Agree. Early Action should have no impact on your FA, but Early Decision can (especially merit aid).