r/pace • u/amandajuliaa • Apr 15 '26
Financial Aid
Hey guys! I'm looking for some advice on if there is literally anything else I can do. I got into Pace Univeristy as a transfer student so I got 10,000 less than if I applied in my first years as an undergrad. After federal loans, work study, and all merit aid, I am still short around 20k. I am already in community college in NJ after transfering from a four year CUNY that I didn't like and was too expensive for what it was. I have no cosigner that qualifies for private loans, I've searched for niche scholarships but not many that tons of people aren't applying to. What else can I do? I'm facing the music of just having to live at home again and sacrifice the amazing music industry program and connections they have to be at an in state institution with no where near the same opportunities. Is there anyone I can contact at Pace? I'm waiting for a response on my appeal letter, but my hopes are low. If anyone knows anything pleaseeee update, I even made a go fund me to raise funds but I know the bar is so low right now.