<p>atomicfusion:
My D got admitted to case but has not received any merit aid either. other univs have been generous..both private and public.
so you are not alone.
the way i look at it...well, their loss, we have other options</p>
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I'd just like to know why I didn't get this scholarship when every case student, and prospective case student has said I should have.
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<p>Unless you have assessed every admitted student who applied EA and had comprable stats to yours, you cannot say with any certainty that "all other students got aid" (a parent just wrote to the contrary). You write like you were "entitled" to a scholarship and I am sorry to say you were not because at the end of the day it is to schools money to distribute how they see fit.</p>
<p>I agree with the others that if money is an issue, you should really look at other merit options as they are still out there and you have time to apply RD.</p>
<p>Regarding your college fund ... If the money is in your name, 35% of it is automatically going to be counted toward your EFC. When taking an EFC, if either of your parents are homeowners, then the equity in their homes can/will be used in calculating your EFC along with any saviings, stock, etc that they may have.</p>
<p>I think you just need to deal with the here and the now and cross the grad school bridge when you get to it, because you will have options then also. </p>
<p>Depending on your major, if you get a job after graduation you can attend graduate school through your employer -take it from a person who got two masters attended grad school at Cornell & NYU courtesy of my employer (just paid books and fees). Also depending on you major if you go straight into a PhD program, you can get tuition remission, and stipend (yes you will have to be a TA/GA but your education can be paid for).</p>
<p>atomicfusion:
I agree with sybbie719...why not try other univs..there are plenty out there with merit money for your stats. And there is still time...so get going on those apps.</p>
<p>atomicfusion, what high school do you attend? it sounds like you're close to Case and also I think I remember reading that your school sends a number of graduates to Case. </p>
<p>I'm thinking that your guidance dept should have someone that knows someone at the admissions office of Case. I'd try that route, as they may be able to ascertain info that you can't. Also could help turn things around.</p>
<p>but YOU need to understand that you could get a grant just as big in addition to merit aid.</p>
<p>I was reading this thread and someone said that if your parents are divorced, for EFC, they are still required to pay just as much as if they were still married. Is this true??? Because my parents are divorced, and my mom only makes like 30k a year. However my father makes a lot more. However, he already said that he isn't going to pay for college. Do schools take this into consideration or not?? someone please anwer, this has me really freaked out.</p>
<p>atomicfusion- it sounds like you should be eligable for a scholarship. Definitely try adn find out why you didn't get any money. Looking at you stats, it is really weird.</p>
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I was reading this thread and someone said that if your parents are divorced, for EFC, they are still required to pay just as much as if they were still married. Is this true??? Because my parents are divorced, and my mom only makes like 30k a year. However my father makes a lot more.
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<p>Yep, because the income and assets of both your parents (and sometimes even your spepparents to the extent which your parent has benefitted from the marriage) are both responsible and are the first people the college look to in paying for your education regardless of their marital status or court agreement. </p>
<p>If your father said he is not paying and is standing firm on this financially you are going to be placed between a rock and a hard place and very limited as far as your choices are concerned (Colleges that are need based ex: the ivies, elite lacs, duke may finacially be out of reach) . </p>
<p>The school is going to look at how much he can afford to pay not, how much he wants to pay. Make sure that you have a true financial safety in your bunch, and look into schools where you may be eligible for merit money.</p>
<p>OMG I have to revise my list right now.</p>