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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a friend/family member (being vague on this) whose kid was admitted to a Big3 for high school. HHI $450K-500K+, two homes worth 2 million+ (one rented out), country club membership, one tuition. I am 100% sure the estimate of their income is correct. They asked for and received 50% aid. I'm honestly shocked and surprised.  We pinch our pennies for this school and even donate beyond.  We make less money than they do. I never even thought 
of asking for aid. This kid is not a minority, very smart but no special hooks.  I'm just sort of floored. I feel like broadcasting this to the school. It feels like a gut punch. 
This is not a troll post or made-up post. [/quote]

OP I feel your frustration sometimes. There is a family at our school that belongs to one of the big country clubs that for years summered out of town for a good month and both do not work and they have been getting financial aid for many years. The school wonders why they’re having a hard time getting people to donate to the Annual Fund. This is the reason why some people would rather hold onto their money then donate to help supplement someone’s lifestyle that they can’t afford.[/quote]

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