Cornell Class of 2018 Forum

[LawBron James]

Did anyone not receive the email regarding the financial aid sheet?

I didn't, but I mailed mine on Saturday, so maybe they didn't process it yet?

Not to scare you, but I sent mine in the day before and got the e-mail.

[Lavitz]

I didn't, but I mailed mine on Saturday, so maybe they didn't process it yet?

Not to scare you, but I sent mine in the day before and got the e-mail.

I think I can explain this:

mailed

[NutellaDipity]

I didn't, but I mailed mine on Saturday, so maybe they didn't process it yet?

Not to scare you, but I sent mine in the day before and got the e-mail.

I think I can explain this:

mailed

thanks for preventing a major freak-out, lavitz

[CFC1524]

Did anyone not receive the email regarding the financial aid sheet?

I didn't, but I mailed mine on Saturday, so maybe they didn't process it yet?

Not to scare you, but I sent mine in the day before and got the e-mail.

Mind saying what time you sent in your stuff? I emailed my info in the afternoon on Tuesday so I wasn't worried when I didn't get the email on Wednesday. That said, I might get a little worried if you sent yours in the afternoon as well

[LawBron James]

Did anyone not receive the email regarding the financial aid sheet?

I didn't, but I mailed mine on Saturday, so maybe they didn't process it yet?

Not to scare you, but I sent mine in the day before and got the e-mail.

Mind saying what time you sent in your stuff? I emailed my info in the afternoon on Tuesday so I wasn't worried when I didn't get the email on Wednesday. That said, I might get a little worried if you sent yours in the afternoon as well

I sent it around 2 eastern, got a response from the financial aid office later that afternoon, and then the email the next morning. I've had my FAFSA stuff in for a while, so maybe that's why it moved so quickly.

And good catch Lavitz, I didn't see that.

[sheishkabob]

Hey guys, how are you sending your tax returns? Is by email acceptable? Cover letter necessary?

[slurpy]

Hey guys, how are you sending your tax returns? Is by email acceptable? Cover letter necessary?

I called and asked if I could email tax returns and the person very sternly told me no. Apparently it's not secure enough. She said to fax or mail.

[sheishkabob]

Hey guys, how are you sending your tax returns? Is by email acceptable? Cover letter necessary?

I called and asked if I could email tax returns and the person very sternly told me no. Apparently it's not secure enough. She said to fax or mail.

Damn, thanks for the answer

[CFC1524]

Hey guys, how are you sending your tax returns? Is by email acceptable? Cover letter necessary?

I called and asked if I could email tax returns and the person very sternly told me no. Apparently it's not secure enough. She said to fax or mail.

Thanks for the info. They list an email address on the financial aid sheet. This must be in case people want to use a fax to send an email?

[WeeBey]

Doesn't the form have to be mailed or faxed?

I faxed mine in today and did needaccess a while ago.

[NutellaDipity]

Doesn't the form have to be mailed or faxed?

I faxed mine in today and did needaccess a while ago.

yup, mailed mine.

[WeeBey]

Doesn't the form have to be mailed or faxed?

I faxed mine in today and did needaccess a while ago.

yup, mailed mine.

Yea I faxed it, Ill probably email them tmrw to confirm if they received it.

[WeeBey]

Cornell is my top school but I'm currently faced with a tough decision.

GULC offered me a 120k (and the option to waive my deposit), and if Cornell were to match it I'd be there 100%. Now I'm debating whether I should:

1. Wait for Cornell to make an offer and if its less to ask them to match GULC's offer.

2. Jump the gun and let them know of GULC's before of their offer and to tell them I'll be there 100% if they match it. My reasoning is that hopefully this would give them an opportunity to match GULC's offer while their scholly pool is still full, and that I'll let them know exactly what it will take for me to come.

What are your thoughts guys?

[WeeBey]

How much should someone expect to pay for a one bedroom or studio in CollegeTown and Downtown?

And what are the rates at Hughes?

[betty_bojangles]

Hey guys, how are you sending your tax returns? Is by email acceptable? Cover letter necessary?

I called and asked if I could email tax returns and the person very sternly told me no. Apparently it's not secure enough. She said to fax or mail.

I emailed everything a while ago and they responded saying thank you and that they received it. They didn't seem bothered by it.

[Skool]

Hey guys, how are you sending your tax returns? Is by email acceptable? Cover letter necessary?

I called and asked if I could email tax returns and the person very sternly told me no. Apparently it's not secure enough. She said to fax or mail.

I emailed everything a while ago and they responded saying thank you and that they received it. They didn't seem bothered by it.

+1

[ChemEng1642]

Was wondering why I didn't get anything and then I realized I had to submit my parent's 2013 forms instead of 2014 forms because they didn't have them ready

[runinthefront]

How much should someone expect to pay for a one bedroom or studio in CollegeTown and Downtown?

And what are the rates at Hughes?

https://living.sas.cornell.edu/live/con ... frates.cfm

I would recommend Hughes/13 South if you want to live close...they're basically the same in terms of proximity to the law school (i.e., mere steps from the law school).

I don't know what the rates are around Collegetown, but I know many law students who live in collegetown terrace (which is nice but real expensive for ithaca/in general)

http://collegetownterraceithaca.com/

I'm relatively unfamiliar with housing rates for collegetown/ downtown, but my friends are paying anywhere from 575-700 to live in 3 to 15 bedroom houses/apartments, so I can imagine studios and 1 bedrooms being 800-1000+

[CFC1524]

Was wondering why I didn't get anything and then I realized I had to submit my parent's 2013 forms instead of 2014 forms because they didn't have them ready

The PDF I got with my acceptance says that 2013 forms are fine if your parents haven't filed yet, and that Cornell would ask for your 2014 forms upon matriculation. I think you're fine in this regard.

[sheishkabob]

Was wondering why I didn't get anything and then I realized I had to submit my parent's 2013 forms instead of 2014 forms because they didn't have them ready

The PDF I got with my acceptance says that 2013 forms are fine if your parents haven't filed yet, and that Cornell would ask for your 2014 forms upon matriculation. I think you're fine in this regard.

Wait..I haven't sent any tax forms (2013 or otherwise)...but I got the email about being considered for aid? I'm going to send my tax stuff tomorrow via fax, have you guys all sent 2013 info or am I alone here?

[NotASpecialSnowflake]

Was wondering why I didn't get anything and then I realized I had to submit my parent's 2013 forms instead of 2014 forms because they didn't have them ready

The PDF I got with my acceptance says that 2013 forms are fine if your parents haven't filed yet, and that Cornell would ask for your 2014 forms upon matriculation. I think you're fine in this regard.

Wait..I haven't sent any tax forms (2013 or otherwise)...but I got the email about being considered for aid? I'm going to send my tax stuff tomorrow via fax, have you guys all sent 2013 info or am I alone here?

I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that tax forms are only needed for need aid. For merit they just need the form.

Edit: damn I wish I knew I could use 2013 forms. I picked only merit bc my parents procrastinated on their taxes. I'm guessing I can't change after I send it in

[ChemEng1642]

Was wondering why I didn't get anything and then I realized I had to submit my parent's 2013 forms instead of 2014 forms because they didn't have them ready

The PDF I got with my acceptance says that 2013 forms are fine if your parents haven't filed yet, and that Cornell would ask for your 2014 forms upon matriculation. I think you're fine in this regard.

Oh then I have no idea maybe because I emailed instead of mailed/faxed?

[NutellaDipity]

Cornell is my top school but I'm currently faced with a tough decision.

GULC offered me a 120k (and the option to waive my deposit), and if Cornell were to match it I'd be there 100%. Now I'm debating whether I should:

1. Wait for Cornell to make an offer and if its less to ask them to match GULC's offer.

2. Jump the gun and let them know of GULC's before of their offer and to tell them I'll be there 100% if they match it. My reasoning is that hopefully this would give them an opportunity to match GULC's offer while their scholly pool is still full, and that I'll let them know exactly what it will take for me to come.

What are your thoughts guys?

I'm in the same situation with Mich and Berkeley, and a current student at Berkeley told me to just submit the matching form now, but I'm not sure. I'm waiting to see what I get as is, and I hope it's not the biggest mistake.

[sheishkabob]

Was wondering why I didn't get anything and then I realized I had to submit my parent's 2013 forms instead of 2014 forms because they didn't have them ready

The PDF I got with my acceptance says that 2013 forms are fine if your parents haven't filed yet, and that Cornell would ask for your 2014 forms upon matriculation. I think you're fine in this regard.

Wait..I haven't sent any tax forms (2013 or otherwise)...but I got the email about being considered for aid? I'm going to send my tax stuff tomorrow via fax, have you guys all sent 2013 info or am I alone here?

I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that tax forms are only needed for need aid. For merit they just need the form.

Edit: damn I wish I knew I could use 2013 forms. I picked only merit bc my parents procrastinated on their taxes. I'm guessing I can't change after I send it in

Damn, I'm gunning for some need-aid. I just faxed mine so hopefully they'll still consider for need-aid :/

[nawi226]

Anyone able to say how long it usually takes between submitting financial aid info and an offer? Just curious, really. I've received near full tuition at both GWU and USC, and money at every school I've gotten into. If I get a decent amount from Cornell it's a done deal in my eyes.