For more information on direct charges See Tuition and Fees. The Cost of Attendance COA figure represents the expenses associated with student attendance for one or two semesters at Gallaudet University and usually is a nine-month figure. COA figures do include these direct charges, but also include estimated expenses for transportation, books and supplies, and personal medical, dental, recreational expenses. Financial aid must consider all educationally -related expenses in determining financial aid types and amounts.
This figure represents the family's financial responsibility toward meeting the total Cost of Attendance see above section. The difference between the cost of education and family contribution is the maximum amount that a student may receive in need-based financial aid from all sources. Financial aid does not dictate how the family contribution is used whether toward direct charges or non-direct expenses , but it does have to assume that the contribution will be made.
For information, link to Financial Aid Awards. If the reported FAFSA information was correct, but family financial circumstances have changed since the year for which data was reported ie : involuntary loss of employment, disability, divorce, the death of a parent, exceptional medical expenses , this information should be reported to the Financial Aid Office, NOT the FAFSA processor.
Contact the Financial Aid Office regarding such a change of circumstance. Documentation will be required. Where warranted, adjustments will be made to student financial aid eligibility maximums. There are two different appeal processes:. If you or your family has experienced a recent hardship that is not reflected on your current FAFSA forms, such as loss of income or unusually high medical expenses, you may request a reevaluation of your financial aid eligibility.
Or, you may also request an increase to their cost of attendance for unusual expenses they may have during the academic year, such as purchasing a new computer, or books and supplies that exceed the budgeted amount. To determine your eligibility for professional judgment, please click here to complete the financial aid appeal form. For financial aid purposes, a student is considered a dependent of their parents unless the student is:.
If you have an unusual circumstance such as an abusive family environment, abandonment, incarceration of a parent, etc. You may also request limited financial aid if your parents simply refuse to provide their information on the FAFSA.
To begin the appeal process, contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. The Financial Aid Office also may select applications for verification if there is some indication that information was omitted or entered incorrectly. All students selected for verification will be notified that information must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
For additional information and assistance through the process of satisfying Verification requirements, please refer to our FAFSA Verification page. Financial aid awards will not be determined until all verification documents are received.
Applicants are required to provide these documents within 30 days from the verification notification date. Note that the maximum annual limit in unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan is insufficient to finance the sum of basic direct costs, such as tuition and fees. For this reason, Gallaudet email and campus PO Boxes should be checked on a regular basis.
The statutory definition of an independent student is one who is at least 24 years of age by December 31 of the award year, an orphan or ward of the court, a veteran of the Armed Forces, married, a graduate or professional student, one who has legal dependents other than a spouse, is in legal guardianship as determined by a court in their state of legal residence, determined by a high school or school district homeless liaison as an unaccompanied homeless youth, or at any time on or after July 1, determined by the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing program funded by the U.
A student with determined financial need may be eligible for need-based aid and loan programs, whereas a student with no determined financial need may be eligible for non-need-based federal loan programs.
Skip to main content. Visit studentaid. If you decide to accept a loan, make sure you understand the loan and the terms and conditions of the loan. For more information, studentaid. You may complete both of these requirements on-line by accessing your personal financial aid information and following the instructions provided through Banner Self Service or directly access the Direct Loan Servicing Center at studentloans.
If you are eligible and aid funds are available, you will receive a "package" composed of funds from different sources. These funds are combined with your resources in an attempt to meet your financial need. The types and amounts of financial aid in your package are limited by regulatory maximums, your academic class status freshman or sophomore , grade point average, fund availability, your enrollment status full- or part-time , and your level of need.
Keep in mind that your financial aid package may change as a result of new application data, the verification process, changes in your enrollment status, or office error. Grants and scholarships are sources of student financial aid which are available for education expenses with no requirement to repay. Student loans are the most common source of student financial aid and must be repaid. Students receiving a loan are required to complete entrance counseling and sign a master promissory note which details the conditions of the loan.
Finally, you may receive work study eligibility which requires that you be enrolled for at least six credit hours and secure a job before receiving funds. Based on a change in your eligibility, your enrollment, or an office or agency error, your aid may be revised at any time. If your financial aid has already been credited to your student account, you may be responsible for partial or full repayment of the funds, regardless of the reason for the adjustment.
Financial aid is contingent upon many factors, including availability of federal, state, and institutional funding. What determines my eligibility for financial aid? Financial Aid What types of financial aid are available? What are some common sources of financial aid?
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