<p>Hi,
So you've probably seen my sn before. I've been trying to get more merit/grant aid from my school, Fordham University. I did receive an amount from them which reduced my out-of-pocket costs but I still have a lot of loans on my package, which is why I asked for a reconsideration of my package. Now, I understand that having them offer more grant aid in place of those loans is highly unlikely, which is why I applied to Manhattan College just in case. Fordham said they would take another two weeks to process my reconsideration but...SCHOOL IS STARTING IN TWO WEEKS! I kind of need to know now lol so that I can register for my classes. </p>
<p>At this point, I'm okay if Fordham doesn't offer me more aid because I can go to MC loan-free, even if I have a higher out-of-pocket cost. </p>
<p>I just need them to let me know now so that I can completely let go of this last shred of hope. How can I convince them to look at my package more quickly? I've been doing this since June-I just want to fully decide without this "What if" scenario clogging my mind. </p>
<p>Thank you for listening to my crazy college situation! Really appreciate any advice.</p>
<p>If Fordham is treating you like this now, it will not improve once you are a student and need more money. Go to MC.</p>
<p>Twoanddone is right. You are at your strongest bargaining position as an incoming freshman, and future aid is based on that, but tends to diminish as most all schools expect upper classmen to take on more of the financial load, not to mention that costs go up,and you are eligible for MORE loans as you continue in school. You try to transfer when the finanicial squeeze gets worse, the chances of getting the aid you are getting from MC right now diminish.</p>
<p>Why don’t you ask this question on the Fordham page? My suggestion would be to call the financial aid office today and see if they will help you.</p>
<p>Did you deposit at Manhattan AND Fordham? How is it that you still have both schools on your consideration list on August 11.</p>
<p>No, I haven’t submitted my deposit for Manhattan yet but I’m planning on doing it tomorrow. I just want to hear the final word from Fordham so I know for sure that they won’t be offering any more money instead of being left lingering in “what if?” </p>
<p>If classes are starting in two weeks, I would be freaking out about getting a decent schedule in place that didn’t make this a wasted semester. Best.</p>
<p>yeah I’m worried about my schedule too. I’ve been contacting my advisor at MC constantly. She said she would e-mail me at 11…it’s almost 3 and she told me she hasn’t even started the e-mail with my classes when I called (again). What do I do? I still haven’t gotten the e-mail </p>
<p>You haven’t deposited at MC and you have an advisor? You are definitely playing two ends against the middle. You must have made some commitment to MC; surely they are not aware you are still awaiting an offer from Fordham.</p>
<p>Fordham is proceding at their own pace, and is under no pressure to come up wtih anything for you. If you need this resolved, go over there and tell them you need an answer now. If they won’t come up with one, then your choice is to either cut the off, or remain in this limbo. It’s all of your own choosing. I think you committed to Manhattan College while still trying to get more money from Fordham. You’re trying to put off MC, while preserving your status their, while trying to get Fordham to meet additional terms. You really want Fordham, but realize that Manhattan is the bird in hand There really is nothing more you can do if you want Fordham so badly that you do the steps the do dance as they call them. You either leave the dance or do the steps. No sympathy here.</p>
<p>MC is aware that I am still awaiting an offer from Fordham because I did notify them of this possibility but they told me that that’s okay as long as I make a decision by this Friday. The woman who is my advisor isn’t officially it. She’s only helping me get a schedule so that I do go to MC (95%likely) then I’ll know what classes to take. </p>
<p>You’re definitely right though about Fordham going at its own pace and frankly, I’m pretty sure if they were to review my package again, they would deny my request. But that’s all I want to know. I just want an official response so I can completely cross off Fordham off my list and fully focus on MC. I’ve tried calling them and writing e-mails, seeing them in-person never really works out well either but I guess tomorrow would be my last chance to hear them say “no.” I know what you’re saying but is it so bad that I want an official answer from my school so that I can make a fully informed decision? I just don’t want to constantly wonder “what if?”-I’ve been contacting Fordham for over so long now too…it’s just a tiring process that I want to finally get closure from. I’m not sure about you but when I think about college, the last thing I thought about was transferring and switching. I know no one is forcing me to transfer but it is what makes sense most financially and though the place did drive me crazy, I really am going to miss the place. I just want closure for now, which is why I am so adamant about getting an answer from them…can you imagine hanging on the unknown? Your mind constantly coming up with possibilities just because there might be a sliver of hope? It’s not a fun state to be in and right now I just need that closure…so I can officially close this chapter of my life and move on to the next one.</p>
<p>Why are you letting Fordham play with your emotions this way??? Go to Manhattan. It’s a good school. And they’re treating you the way you want to be treated.</p>
<p>You’re right…I get so emotional when I think about all of this. Goodness, the college application is one emotionally exhaustive ride but Manhattan does seem to be the most logical choice now and that’s where my future lies. I just hope I can fit in as a transfer student. Tomorrow, I am going to go to Fordham and tell them that I would like to know what the heck is going on with my package and even if they can’t come up with an answer, let them know about my plans with Manhattan. It’s been one hell of a ride but thank you all for staying with me through the college craziness. @cptofthehouse…thanks for your advice, I hope I didn’t come off as rude. Fordham’s been kind of like my dream school and it’s not easy letting go of that but now is the time for me to move on. </p>