Remaining expenses will be based on your personal living expenses. The room and board component of the budget is an estimate of the average costs students experience living on or off campus. We have listed some possible alternatives and strategies below. Students are always welcome to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor if you would like to review your situation and discuss alternative options in more detail. By using the bus sytem, you may be able to significantly save on transportation costs.
Many students are successful working part time while they attend school.
We strongly recommend, however, that you do not work more than 15-20 hours per week while you are in school. Job opportunities are listed on the board outside of the Financial Aid Office and on the financial aid homepage. For some students, additional loan is available through the unsubsidized loan program. If so, your award letter should indicate the maximum amount of additional loan for which you are eligible. Applications for this loan are available in the Financial Aid Office.