Increasing Your Aid (California)

Increasing Your Financial Aid Package

Students not supported by their parents should list in detail their expenses for the school year. This list should demonstrate to the financial aid office that your award is inadequate. Below is an actual itemization of law school expenses that resulted in an increased award.

JOE GRANT FEBRUARY 19, 2006 SS# 022-67-9314

Itemization of Expenses for School Year 2005-2006

Expenses	Per Month	Per Sem-4.5 Months	Per School Year
RENT	270	1215	2430
TELEPHONE	60	270	540
FOOD	2600	1170	2340
HEALTH INSURANCE	N/A	300	600
*WORK CLOTHES-Externship	N/A	280.50	561
*DENTAL WORK		150	300
*TRANSPORTATION	40	160	160
CREDT CRD PYMTs	30	135	270
CLOTHING	30	135	270
*LAUNDRY	12	53	106
*HAIRCUTS	12	54	108
BOOKS	N/A	350	700
MISC. SCHL EXP.	5.78	25	50
*MISC. SUPPLIES	16.67	75	150

*FINANCIAL NEED                            $8563
*ACTUAL MONEY RECEIVED                     $6765.81
NEED REMAINING                            $1797.19

Explanation of Expenses

*EXTERN CLOTHES
4 shirts       @35=140
3 silk ties    @30= 90
1 suit            =266
shoes           = 65

*DENTAL WORK

Cleaning/Checkup        75
Fillings/Extractions   225

*TRANSPORTATION
To School Externship (Spring Only)
2.50/Day 4 Days/Wk 16 Wks/Semester =160

*LAUNDRY MACHINES
2 Loads/Wk @.75= 1.50 X 4wks = 6
2 Driers/Wk @.75= 1.50 X 4wks = 6

*HAIRCUTS
7 Cuts @ $12 Each =84

*MISC. SCHL EXP
Includes Photocopying Notes, Resumes, Legal Outlines, Cases And Other Relevant Course Materials.

*MISC SUPPLIES
Includes Prescription And Over The Counter Drugs Not Covered By Insurance, Toilet Paper, Tissues, Soap, Tooth Paste, Deodorant, Laundry Detergent, Light Bulbs, Stamps, Paper Towels, Ajax And Other House Hold Necessities.

*FINANCIAL NEED IS BASED SOLELY ON LIVING AND SCHOOL RELATED EXPENSES. BUDGET EXCLUDES TUITION AND MODEST ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES.

*MONEY RECEIVED INCLUDES ACTUAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF FALL AND SPRING DISBURSEMENT CHECKS OF 3265.75 AND 3500.06 RESPECTIVELY