<p>A few years back I was laid off in April. I met with the Financial Aid office. My severance package was included as income for the first year and my D aid was slightly increased. Continue to the next year where I was still unemployed: the aid increased. I then became employed the following year and the aid was decreased. Carleton was extremely fair and kind as it was a stressful time. They met my D need each year and she left with only $20k subsidized loans. I will be forever grateful to Carleton for how we were treated.</p>