<p>Skybaker,first of all congratulations on getting in at Middlebury! I assume the $40,000 you were awarded is in the form of school grant as well as a Pell Grant.Is this correct? I believe emeraldkity4 was bringing up a valid question about your grandfather's contribution to your tuition.The total cost for Middlebury is $42,340.They suggest on their website adding another $1,000 for personal expenses and $750.00 for books,which is a rather low figure that I myself would double.Is your grandfather in the position to pay the $35,000+ for the tuition without adding in the room and board or were you referring to the $1,300 that was your parents EFC? If he can contribute several thousand dollars to your education,then I would suggest the following.First,call the schools finaid dept as thumper1 suggested and ask them if it would be okay for your grandfather to make out a check to be credited to your account as a gift to you. They will most likely say yes.Ask the person if you wind up with a credit after expenses are paid, if you can use the extra money for travel.Then figure out how much you need , have him make out the check and mail it.Good luck!</p>