<p>On my financial aid statement, it said I will be receiving an allowance of 1540$ for personal and misc expenses. Can I use this money freely? For example, can i use it to buy a blackberry or a computer or something?</p>
<p>I believe that you do not get a refund check from finaid until the end of the semester, if you have any finaid money left over that’s not used to pay bursar. But once you do, you may do whatever you like with that money.</p>
<p>You’ll get your refund from the Bursar as soon as all charges for the semester are paid. Most students get their refund 2-3 weeks after the semester begins.</p>
<p>Sorry, what is a bursar and what are refund bills?</p>
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<p>Refund = money you get back if there is any left over after payment of tuition and other fees</p>
<p>Bursar = [Cornell</a> University Bursar Services](<a href=“http://bursar.cornell.edu/]Cornell”>http://bursar.cornell.edu/)</p>