<p>I received my financial aid award letter last week and as with many other people on here, it was quite disappointing. I didn't receive any scholarships beside the initial Pell grant and need based grant from the University. I was also admitted through the College of Business, so I thought that there would be some sort of money in there for me, but I guess not. My question is, are there still any more merit awards that I could be receiving that haven't been stated on the award letter, or is what's on the award letter all that the University is offering me? UIUC is my top choice and I'm an in-state student so I'm really trying to make it work financially! Please and Thank You in advance! </p>
<p>Call financial aid and ask. They’ll let you know if anything in terms of increasing the aid package is possible.</p>