<p>Im planning on calling FinAid cuz i cant afford Columbia. IMO, i don't think they met 100% of my need (my columbia EFC came out to over 10 times my FAFSA EFC)</p>
<p>Whats the best thing I can say?</p>
<p>"I think you put the decimal point in the wrong place."</p>
<p>HAHAHA yeah you actually should say that. I can't believe they were off by so much, though. I'm worried now, because I turned in documents late and still haven't gotten my financial aid offer yet.</p>
<p>How does the Columbia financial aid compare with other universities?</p>
<p>tell them they have an attactive voice :p</p>
<p>Do colleges work like electronics stores where they do price match? (My georgetown EFC was about 7000 less than Columbia's)</p>
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<p>Sort of. It's not automatic, but they'll take a look at your other offers.</p>
<p>Gah I just read this thing on the FinAid book:</p>
<p>"Note that we do not negotiate financial aid awards"</p>
<p>Please tell me they are bluffing</p>
<p>It's not a negotiation like you're buying a used car. It's you telling them that you can't afford to go and that their offer doesn't reflect your family's need, and you asking them to reevaluate it.</p>
<p>HAha I just had a funny image of bargaining for ur finaid like cars</p>
<p>my dad: well I did see some blemishes
FinAid Officer: really? where?
d: science building. your walls are crumbling a bit on the south side
FAO: alright alright. ill take 1000 off. but really. thats the best i can do. 32,000 do we have a deal?
dad: well...</p>
<p>and it would go on</p>
<p>Great images! Amusing post, Stingy!</p>