Does FAFSA pay more if living on campus?

BrownParent
Sun, 25 May 2014 08:36:39 +0000

What major?

Don’t worry about which Cal grant yet, you will see/pick when the time comes and you get the award. Here is what UCLA says:

"On my California Aid Report (CAR), it states that I am eligible for both Cal Grant A and B and to contact my school. Can I choose Cal Grant A?

Yes, we recommend that you choose Cal Grant A. The first year’s Cal Grant B award is for access costs only, expenses for transportation, supplies and books."

Commuting 30 minutes, especially times of difficult traffic, working 20 or more hours and a full schedule is not realistic. If you are commuting, then you are saving the living expenses so you shouldn’t need to work. Estimated costs for living home is $10k per year if your parents aren’t charging for room and board. Official COA is 14k because they give some allowance for that. So you will get $11,230 and not have to take loan. I don’t think you can make up the cost for living on campus working 20 hours plus summer, but maybe.