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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, 2010   SS# 022-67-9314 

Itemization of Expenses for School Year 2010-2011

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