We recognize you may have a change in circumstances or special expenses that may affect your ability to afford to go to school. Please contact our office or download a copy of the Revision Request for Change in Financial Situation or Revision Request for Additional Expenses (see below) and follow the directions for describing and documenting your request. Our ability to respond depends on the funds available when your request is reviewed. You will receive a revised award letter and/or a mailed response from our office, indicating the outcome of your request.
Change in kind of aid
We assume everyone
wants as much grant and scholarship money as possible. Your award reflects
your "fair share" of the limited gift aid we have available. Within
limits, however, you may be able to trade between loan and work. Students
awarded a Federal Perkins Loan may be eligible for Work Study, and vice
versa. Students offered Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loans may not have
priority for Work Study (based on relative need), but may replace the
recommended loan amount with income from a non-Work Study job. You may
request a change online when accepting your award, or write us a note.
Additional expenses
We may be able to
increase your "budget" for additional childcare, health care,
transportation, book and supply costs or purchasing a computer. If funds
are available, we will increase your award to help cover them. Our
response depends on whether: 1) the expenses are educationally related and
beyond your control; 2) they are greater than the amount already in your
budget for such costs; 3) you will incur them during the award year
(October-June); and 4) they are adequately documented in your Revision
Request. Usually additional expenses are funded with "self-help" aid (loan
or work; usually, Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan). Submit your Revision Request
for Additional Expenses and/or documentation of costs as soon as you
know about your extra costs.
Student's Contribution
If you are not able
to make the expected contribution or if you no longer have the earnings,
benefits, or other support you reported, explain on the Revision Request
for Change in Financial Situation. We will re-assess your
eligibility for aid based on your new financial situation.