Hi, I'm almost in tears thinking tht I won't be able to attend BU because of the cost. My Expected Family Contribution, as calculated by FAFSA, is 0000; however, I did not receive enough in Loans and Grants to pay the full whopping $54,900:
I applied for FAFSA and CSS PROFILE by the priority deadlines; however, I did not receive enough to cover the full cost of $54,900 yearly [2 semesters]. I received only $29,800[yearly/2 semesters] in Grants AND FEDERAL LOANS. I applied for FAFSA and the calculated EFC on my report is 0000, but how come I did not receive enough to pay for the full 54,000 [including room and board and tuition and everything basically]??
I am planning to appeal, especially since my dad is unemployed and my mom will lose her job in May/June, except I've heard that, although BU is generous with appeals, they only give $500 ~ $2000 more.... $2000 more will only give me $30k, how am I supposed to pay the rest of the $24,000 ?!?!?!?!??!!??!
For specifics: My Federal Pell Grant was $5,550 [yearly], Federal Perkins Loan yearly $3,000, and my Federal Direct Unsub loan additional was only $2,000, and my FED DIRECT subsidized Loan was $3,500/yearly. Federal SEOG was $2,500 yearly...
Oh and if you have to know, SAT: 2010, 2 Subject tests 630 for each, GPA 3.51, Ranking: Top 15% cum laude..... yeah.
I really want to go to BU, I do not want to go to my safety school Rutgers NB, they do not have a specific major I plan to take... Please HELP ME HERE I'M SO SAD
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My brother is attending Rutgers NB all on Financial Aid and loans. I woudl go there since theyr'e better with financial aid and in-state is cheaper, HOWEVER THEY DO NOT HAVE THE MAJOR AND PROGRAM I WANT.
My Sister is attending Grad school ON LOANS.
EFC = $0, and yet MY PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PAY $24,000 ?? THAT'S SO F*KED UP!!!! SO IT EITHER MEANS, MAKE SOME MONEY SOMEHOW MIRACULOUSLY OR YOU CAN'T GO TO OUR SCHOOL ?!?!?!?!?! OMFG
I applied for FAFSA and CSS PROFILE by the priority deadlines; however, I did not receive enough to cover the full cost of $54,900 yearly [2 semesters]. I received only $29,800[yearly/2 semesters] in Grants AND FEDERAL LOANS. I applied for FAFSA and the calculated EFC on my report is 0000, but how come I did not receive enough to pay for the full 54,000 [including room and board and tuition and everything basically]??
I am planning to appeal, especially since my dad is unemployed and my mom will lose her job in May/June, except I've heard that, although BU is generous with appeals, they only give $500 ~ $2000 more.... $2000 more will only give me $30k, how am I supposed to pay the rest of the $24,000 ?!?!?!?!??!!??!
For specifics: My Federal Pell Grant was $5,550 [yearly], Federal Perkins Loan yearly $3,000, and my Federal Direct Unsub loan additional was only $2,000, and my FED DIRECT subsidized Loan was $3,500/yearly. Federal SEOG was $2,500 yearly...
Oh and if you have to know, SAT: 2010, 2 Subject tests 630 for each, GPA 3.51, Ranking: Top 15% cum laude..... yeah.
I really want to go to BU, I do not want to go to my safety school Rutgers NB, they do not have a specific major I plan to take... Please HELP ME HERE I'M SO SAD
****** ALSO *****
My brother is attending Rutgers NB all on Financial Aid and loans. I woudl go there since theyr'e better with financial aid and in-state is cheaper, HOWEVER THEY DO NOT HAVE THE MAJOR AND PROGRAM I WANT.
My Sister is attending Grad school ON LOANS.
EFC = $0, and yet MY PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PAY $24,000 ?? THAT'S SO F*KED UP!!!! SO IT EITHER MEANS, MAKE SOME MONEY SOMEHOW MIRACULOUSLY OR YOU CAN'T GO TO OUR SCHOOL ?!?!?!?!?! OMFG