Lack of financial aid leaves needy families in limbo

Source: L. A. Times Posted By: Jennifer G..5441 days ago

For days after the admission letter arrived, Lorelei Oliver was unable to look at her son Kamal without crying.

After earning A's and testing among the top of his elementary school class, Kamal had been admitted to the 7th grade at Campbell Hall, a prestigious private campus in North Hollywood, only to learn there was a catch. The school was unable to offer financial assistance because of the unprecedented demand spurred by the economic downturn.

Oliver, a business services representative at....

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