Fin. Aid Package help

<p>Direct Costs (Registration Fees & Health Insurance) $6,520
Books and Supplies + $1,040
Living Expenses + $9,417</p>

<pre><code> Total UCSD Cost = $16,977
Pell Grant $2,533
Possible Cal Grant A + $5,192
Academic Competitiveness Grant + $500
UCSD Grant + $2,171
Other Outside Aid + $0

                                 Total Gift Aid =   $10,396
                                 Total Net Cost =   $6,581
                                 Total Student's Share = $6,581
                                 Federal Work-Study     $1,900
                                 Subsidized Stafford Loan   +   $3,500
                                 Unsubsidized Stafford Loan +   $1,181

                                 Total Parent's Share = $0

                                  Total Resources to Meet Net Cost =    $6,581
                                  Total Gift Aid        $10,396
                                  Total Resources to Meet Net Cost      $6,581

                                     Total Estimated Aid =  $16,977

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<p>Does the NET UCSD cost include Tuition? It says the Total UCSD cost is $16,977, when I thought it was at least 23k.. any help?</p>

<p>And if anyone can provide any additional comments or information on Fin. Aid? What does 'Possible Cal Grant A' mean?</p>

<p>As a winter admit your budget if for two quarters versus three for fall admits.</p>

<p>Thanks, and I had already found the answer in a different thread. how can I get this thread closed?</p>