Since you get along well and are friends, could you not explain to him you are eligible to get 500+ more dollars...you don't think that amount is fair and work out something between the two of you that you both find fair. Maybe if you approach it this way, he will see you aren't trying to just get all the money you can, but that you do need more and he will understand. Hope it works out for you.
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