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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 

*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