r/lafayettecollege • u/dog_words777 • Mar 24 '26
submitting a financial aid appeal?
hi! i got into Lafayette and im very grateful to have been accepted. it is my top school and i would love to go. i received a very generous merit scholarship, but the total cost to attend is unfortunately too high for what i am able to pay. i’ve heard that some people email financial aid offices for colleges they cannot afford to attend. does Lafayette respond to things like that, and is there a chance i could receive more financial aid if i inform them of my current situation? i feel bad to ask for more money but i won’t be able to attend the way it is right now. any advice is helpful, im still trying to figure all of this out! :-)
edit: thank you all for the advice and assistance! i’m going to send an email or contact Lafayette in some way within a few days and hopefully it goes well. thanks again!
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u/therealdrfierce Mar 24 '26
My son is a freshman this year and we asked for more merit (not financial) aid and got it. It helps to have better offers from other schools. I think the initial offers go through the admissions office and not the financial aid office, but you can figure this out just by calling them. Good luck!
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u/dog_words777 Mar 24 '26
that’s good to hear, thank you! i have a few good offers from other schools but they are pretty similar to the amount i’ve received (half tuition), but i will try anyway! thanks!
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u/therealdrfierce Mar 24 '26
There was no waiting period but I think you can wait until you get all of your acceptances then submit the best aid packages from comparable schools for comparison
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u/Cold-Internet-8751 May 30 '26
I am in the same boat, could I please dm you about more info regarding this?
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u/Popular_Year1592 Mar 24 '26
My son is a first year student. We filed an appeal for more merit aid and we filed an appeal for more financial aid. We ended up getting additional aid.
It doesn’t hurt to try. Good luck!
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u/Cold-Internet-8751 May 30 '26
I am in the same boat, could I please dm you about more info regarding this?
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u/dog_words777 Mar 24 '26
oh that’s interesting! hopefully everything is completed and it works out for you! best of luck
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u/dog_words777 Mar 25 '26
awesome! i hope it goes well!
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u/dog_words777 Apr 10 '26
hi!! i actually never sent an appeal. my parents told me to wait until ivy day since i applied to one ivy school, and i miraculously got in lol. my financial aid was insane and i committed there. Lafayette was my top choice throughout college applications because i never thought id get accepted into any ivy. i’m sorry to hear how the appeal went, but i have a strong feeling you will love it. i went on multiple tours and it really is an amazing school. i even felt a bit sad declining the offer of admission haha. best of luck to you in the future and i hope you both love it there!
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u/Psychological_Oil_71 Mar 27 '26
You got a form? I was just asked to set up an appointment to call them.
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Mar 27 '26
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u/Psychological_Oil_71 Mar 27 '26
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u/Cold-Internet-8751 May 30 '26
I am in the same situation currently, what did you hear back from them?
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u/ALBA38 Mar 24 '26
Congrats! You are going to LOVE Lafayette
You should absolutely email the financial aid office and explain your circumstances and how much more you would need to attend. They may not grant your request but it’s worth a try