Solar's Financial Aid "Summary" Report

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stony Brook University - SUNY
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<p>I'm a prospective transfer student that's been accepted at Stony Brook, and I was checking my Solar account for the FAFSA/TAP results they emailed me a notice about. </p>

<p>Now, I'm transferring from a CUNY, and that's also being financed by FAFSA/TAP. However, the summary awarded me HALF THE AMOUNT I've received as a CUNY student. I don't know how to question the validity of the summary (tried calling, but they're all open during work hours, what a pain), but is that...it? There is no way attending Stony Brook is cheaper than attending a CUNY (I'm at Hunter College right now, by the way), so could there be some mistake? </p>

<p>I think a problem could be that the university have not decided to guarantee me housing, since FAFSA covers that partway also. But if I accept it now and, say miraculously, the school does decide to let me live on-campus, would I be ineligible for aid? </p>

<p>This is very confusing and frustrating, I'm so close to just staying to avoid the headache =&lt;/p>

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<p>Unfortunately, every individual situation varies, so your best bet is to call the Financial Aid office directly and they can address your aid.</p>

<p>Chris</p>

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<p>Ah, ok. I mainly wanted to know if FAFSA would give more aid if I was given housing, but I’ll try calling tomorrow and giving it a shot. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>