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Jackson
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 9:25 am
Post subject: Are scholarships negotiable? |
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Hi all,
I just got a scholarship offer from a school. I was expecting a full
ride. But. I got somewhere around 75%. Question is: Are
scholarships negotiable? Is it offensive to counter-offer a
scholarship? Has anyone ever done so?
This is for law school and I just found out that I'm not allowed to
work during my first year and have no idea how I'm going to afford the
other 25%....
Thanks,
Jackson
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Steve Blank
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2004 10:34 am
Post subject: Re: Are scholarships negotiable? |
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Jackson wrote:
| Quote: | Hi all,
I just got a scholarship offer from a school. I was expecting a full
ride. But. I got somewhere around 75%. Question is: Are
scholarships negotiable? Is it offensive to counter-offer a
scholarship? Has anyone ever done so?
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You can always go back and ask for re-consideration, but 75% at a law
school is very good.
| Quote: | This is for law school and I just found out that I'm not allowed to
work during my first year and have no idea how I'm going to afford the
other 25%....
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As a graduate student you will be able to borrow up to $18,500 in
Stafford loans to cover the balance of the total cost of attendance.
--
Steven B. Blank
College Financial Aid Consultants
29 Ives Hill Court
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203)250-7761 |
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jhaberer@hot.rr.com
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Are scholarships negotiable? |
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| Quote: | Question is:
Are scholarships negotiable? Is it offensive to counter-offer a
scholarship? Has anyone ever done so?
This is for law school and I just found out that I'm not allowed to
work during my first year and have no idea how I'm going to afford the
other 25%....
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Yes they are and don't be afraid to ask !!!!!
6 years ago my daugheter was entering college and was a top applicant
to the college she wanted to attend. The school gave her a 50% merit
scholarship (abount $10,000 a year x 4). I had several discussions
with the schools FAO and asked for an increase several times. He
polietly said no. I wrote a letter to the President of the University
and laid out my case. The FAO called back a few weeks later and
increased the offer by $10,000 ($2,500 per year). He asked why she
deserved more than other equally qualified applicants. My answer - I
asked, they didn't. The worst that can happen is that they say no.
In that case, you have not lost a thing since you didn't have it
anyway. Some people would be embarresed - for $10,000 you can color
me red.
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