Somebody PLEASE help me with this financial aid stuff.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>I got an email from Rutgers yesterday. This is what they gave me:</p>

<p>Awards Annual Amount
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN-SUBSIDIZED
$ 3,500<br>
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN-UNSUBSIDIZED<br>
$ 2,000 </p>

<p>TOTAL<br>
$ 5,500 </p>

<p>Unfortunately the federal government doesn't take into account the cost of living in different states, so the money we make now isn't at all proportional to the amount they expect us to pay.</p>

<p>$5,500 is obviously not enough to pay my tuition, and I enrolled already so no matter what, I'm going to Rutgers. However, I don't know how I can pay for it. What do I do from here? Is it still possible for me to get into a work-study program or get some scholarship money? I meet the criteria for the Scarlet Scholarship but I'm assuming I wasn't selected to receive it. </p>

<p>Also, I've heard people recommend calling the financial aid office and asking for more money, but how would I go about doing that? I would think that "HEY GIMMIE MORE MONEY" wouldn't work too well, so what should I tell them?</p>

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<p>Go back to your FAFSA and correct it by selecting the work study option. You can get up to $2500. Also, call the financial aid office and tell them if as to why you did not get the scholarship. They are very nice and are willing to help you. Just remember that all they can say is no. Look for other scholarship opportunity buy going to your guidance and ask about scholarships available in you local area, you will be surprised how many you can find. If you want more money, you are going to have to work at it. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I’m about 99% sure I already checked the work study option on the FAFSA but I’ll check again.</p>

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<p>You will have to get a ParentPLUS loan to cover the rest, or a private loan… If you dont qualify and can’t find a cosigner, you can get your Staford loan increased…</p>

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<p>ron paul wants to ban financial aid</p>