<p>Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a free ride at any school. As applicantnot demonstrated in his/her post, there are various sundry items for day to day living, eating clubs, greek systems, entertainment on/or campus to travel home) that are also part of the cost of attending college. </p>
<p>While many of these expenses are calculated in the EFC, they must be covered by the student in the form of student contributions from summer earnings and work study while on campus.</p>
<p>Even then there can be a vast difference from what the school calculates and actual cost especially where travel is concerned. </p>
<p>For International students or students who live a long distance from the school where air travel is expensive, it means being on campus for thanksgiving (because the end of the term is around the corner). It could mean staying on campus or with a friend close by, because parents may not be able to foot a bill when the end of the term is a couple of weeks away.</p>