<p>Hi every one,</p>
<p>I recently got my finaid package.</p>
<p>First, what is Gate Laptop Loan/Grant?? it's like 3000 dollars. When do I have to pay it back?? and does it worth me to assume this grant/loan??</p>
<p>Second, am I able to change my finaids package? because it is only merit based, and now I want to request need based finaids, by starting to submit my FAFSA stuff, is that applicable??</p>
<p>The Gate Loan is just a $3000 loan for the laptop, probably payable after graduation. I wouldn't think its worth it for such a small amount, considering that you'll be paying interest on it; it'd probably be better to just pay for the computer outright. As to the other stuff, I suggest you give Melinda a call; her number should be in your FinAid packet. She'd be able to let you know what you can do to improve your situation.</p>
<p>You may also want to revisit your FAFSA if you feel that it may have been judged unfairly or something may have been wrong. My mother went back over it and noticed a few errors that after being fixed halved our expected family contribution.</p>