So...what do you think?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Colorado
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<p>Hey guys, I have a bit of a dilemma.</p>

<p>Lemme break it down for you.</p>

<p>I was accepted at Boulder, I have gotten a 5/year merit scholarship, and I loooooove Boulder. Just the atmosphere in general, i absolutely loved it. I also have relatively high stats, and have done alot in my high school career. However, my family of 5 is currently living on a 29,000/year income, and we have been for over a year. The FAFSA did not reflect this. We have sent in all of the special circumstances forms and I am EAGERLY waiting for some kind of response from Boulder, but it has yet to come.</p>

<p>SO, given all of that, what do you guys think my chances are at getting the financial aid I would need to be able to attend CU? Although that FAFSA says our EFC is about 27,000, its really next to nothing. I am basically relying on 100% financial aid to be able to attend college.</p>

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<p>And to top it all off, my parents are getting a divorce.</p>

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<p>slightly,
Sorry that things are going so rough for you right now. You should definitely contact the financial aid office to let them know about your change in circumstances, including the divorce.</p>

<p>I don’t know the chances that CU will be able to provide as much as you need, but you’ll be better off if they are basing aid on your present circumstances.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>It will be tough, may need to work while in school but CU does have job share programs, in your junior year you could be an RA and get free room and board… lots of options…but I think you can make it happen.</p>