Here’s my situation. I met all the deadline for FAFSA and Cal Grant, submitted before March 2nd. At that time I did not add UCR to my school list because I didn’t apply fo UCR.
At mid May I received an invitation email inviting me to apply UCR, I applied and got accepted. That’s when I added UCR to my FAFSA. They offered me a rich financial aid package, everything went smoothly, so I thought.
Just last week I learned that I was not awarded to cal grant because there are limited spots, so my package got cut down to Pell Grant and student loan. I thought I’d be qualified for the blue and gold scholarship, so I went to the financial aid office asking for assistance. The lady at the financial aid office said I’m not eligible for blue and gold because I submitted FAFSA late, she said I submitted by May that’s way pass the March 2nd deadline. That’s so not true because I submitted my FAFSA and cal grant at November 1st 2017 as I applied for transfer!
The financial aid office people have not been helpful at all, I tried to call them multiple time for days but no answers. I maxed the student loan they offered or else I wouldn’t be able to pay the tuition. Now I have no money left for rent, food and other living expenses.
I don’t know what to do right now, any advise would be appreciated, thank you!