Ok, before someone condescendingly tells me to just search "How to ask for (and get) more money" on this site, let me assure you I've already done so! The top thread is the same question with one reply telling the OP to search this site for the answer. I browsed for another 30 minutes and only found a little info that directly applied to my situation.
So, if you're offended to see this question again, please just move along!!!
My DS' situation:
Accepted to UT
Accepted to Dean's Scholars and to Plan II
Made semi-finalist for 40 acres full ride but no further
Carried 3.99/4.0 UW at rigorous nationally known high school (attended on 70% aid)
SAT 1600/2330
NM Scholar
He is hoping to triple major in math/Plan II/history and has the study habits and brain to do it. He'll have 9 AP's and 3 post-AP's to help get a running start.
Received full tuition scholarships and entry to honors programs at 4 other schools (UH, Baylor, OU, Westmont).
Baylor and UH give about $6k extra above tuition/fees, leaving their net cost at about $10,000.
DS wants to go to UT... Believes it the best academic opportunity, which I agree.
UT costs $26,000 to live on campus for COA
Received $10k from Plan II merit
Received $1k from Deans Scholars (I'd heard these were lower, but surprised how low given he got into CNS first)
Net Cost at UT = $15,000
EFC $25k so likely nothing but $5k unsub parent loans coming. Have an unusual rental property situation which is tying up our ability to pay more while penalizing us about $5k on our EFC.
Need $15k above scholarships except for first year with NM only need $12.5k
Have $5k cash to put in yearly.
How best to ask for about $8-10k more merit support at UT?
1) Is it better to email, call, handwrite, or visit in person?
2) Is it best to ask for merit from two sources already giving it? Or other depts?
3) is it best to speak with Financial Aid office, or Admissions Office?
4) has anyone in similar situation found success in asking for more? Please share details.
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