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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC has been at college for two weeks and financial aid award updated right around move in. Very generous aid overall, but now instead of an essentially free $3,500 DC now has to work part-time for $3,500. We were attracted to the school because of the aid and no requirement to work the first year. I want to complain to financial aid office but I feel like we have no leverage (school already began) and [b]whoever I get on the phone will think I'm acting entitled (due to already very generous aid) or that my teen's spoiled and doesn't want to work[/b]. I sincerely don't mind DC working other years but DC is first to go away for college and we would prefer focus on clubs and grades. Any advice?[/quote]

The thoughts of the person on the phone are not your problem. If you are polite I think it is perfectly appropriate to call to express your disappointment with the change, explain how the initial package factored into your decision, and ask why the change has occurred and if it can be reversed. If it makes you feel more confident, start with an email expressing your views and asking who you can speak to.

I understand that you feel self conscious because your child is already receiving aid. But having a conversation and politely expressing your disappointment is not "acting entitle". It's being assertive, and you deserve it as much as any other family associated with the school.

-Parent whose child will be eligible for $0 financial aid.[/quote]

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