mi problemo

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I would like to use my National merit money to purchase a laptop. I called the national merit people and they said that thats okay(any personal expenses so long as its related to education). I then called stanford, and they refused me. They said that the money can only go towards my loans/workstudy and NOT a laptop because a laptop is not on the financial aid list. I asked the guy if he could put a laptop coputer on my financial aid and he said they "rarely" put it there, which leaves me with some hope.</p>

<p>getting to the point....is there any way i can convince them to get the laptop on my package OR get the merit people to write me the check personally?</p>

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<p>No, the Stanford FAO enjoys having its stingy system. There's no way they'll give you the money. I received more scholarships than I did work study, so they're going to take it away. However, if National Merit will give you a check, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me, because I'd love to have some of that money.</p>

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<p>P.S. I know this because I already talked to the FAO. I have National Merit and Robert C. Byrd, which total $4000 while my work study is only $2250.</p>