With this in mind, remember to sign all promissory notes for any loans you may have and respond immediately to any requests for information by the Financial Aid or the Loan Offices. Your living situation may require you to earn additional income during the summer and between semesters. Although such earnings may be a factor in computing the following year's awards, you can provide documentation to a financial aid counselor about the amount and nature of your expenses during that time so that they, too, can be reflected in the determination of eligibility. Additional employment or loan funds may be offered if additional need is documented and funds are available. Our office will not supplement personal expenses unless you can show that you are faced with an unexpected and unavoidable situation.
Every dollar counts, especially for students in college.
Develop a budget and stick to it to avoid running out of money before the semester ends. A checking account can sometimes help keep track of where the money goes, but it is important to balance your checkbook every month. Don't go overboard making withdrawals from the ATM, and be cautious of credit cards, no matter how convenient they are. This will help you build a good credit rating.