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[quote=Anonymous]I know this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I'm not sure why people with heavy aid needs feel like they're getting screwed by the system. Obviously, private school is a luxury item that many are fortunate to be able to afford, and many cannot.

But there seems to be a sense of entitlement that people are getting shafted if they can't afford it and the school doesn't pony up 50-100% of the tab. Financial aid comes from the donations and support of the rest of the school community - the previous and existing parents who pay full tuition and then, on top of that, donate.  The school then has the unenviable task of taking those resources and allocating as fairly as they can, recognizing the financial needs of the applicant as well as the attributed of student.  Said differently, there isn't an infinite money glitch that allows for free tuition for students, high salaries to attract the best and most talented teachers and amazing facilities for the kids.

It's unfortunate but not markedly different than a house or car that is out of reach. I realize that it feels different because it's a school and involves kids, but the schools are "bad guys" for not finding more money for upper middle class (or even upper class) two-income households.[/quote]

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