Hey, here's an issue. I'm about to apply an appeal on my funding decision, the admissions officer told me to give a certain figure and she'll file an appeal on my behalf. I have some reservations on what to ask for. Do they give as much as they can, regardless of the sum asked, or it's a binary decision: either they give you what you asked for, or nothing at all. How careful should I be with the sum I'm asking for? Did anybody have similar experience?
Some details: Parson, Masters, offered 35% off 96k tuition, I'm going to ask for 20k more.
