<p>I would go to the financial aid office and explain that your family circumstance does not allow for the extra coverage in fees. Usually they will work with you to come up with some sort of reasonable compromise. It might just be numbers they plug in, and talking to a real person will help diffuse the confusion. I agree that it doesn’t seem right that they would take away a grant when you’ve also earned a scholarship to help pay for your college. However, you must realize that even though you are a good student, you are not “owed” a college education by anyone. I have put 3 kids through school with very little in aid and no grants. While I’m not a huge wage earner (a teacher), I earn enough that my kids got little or nothing from their colleges. One actually gave a scholarship after I negotiated this for my daughter who was a straight A student. So, talk to someone in person, but try to go in with the spirit of working together, not that they are screwing you over. Best of luck to you!</p>