Can I have a Stafford Loan, meant to cover two semesters, pay for only one semester?

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I also fear once i mention the $2000 figure to FA they would not want to increase my COA becasue they would not understand why i need such an expensive machine. (when i really do considering the ambitions I have, and really every game design student should) but we will see

The COA is a number set by the school. It is not adjusted for individual circumstances.