Every financial package I've received have only been loans...

Paying for College
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<p>I’m attending UT next year and I recently got my financial aid letter. OOS tuition has now been raised to around $44k a year and I’ve only been offered loans. No work studies or grants or anything else. Is there any way I can appeal for more financial aid? I can’t really barter with them either because every school I was accepted to has only offered me loans. I’ve been on the constant lookout for scholarships, but I’m sure I can scrap enough to pay the steep prices. Any ideas or suggestions on what I should do next?</p>

<p>P.S. My dad lost his job last year, but found one in Texas, so I’ll be getting in-state tuition for 3 years.</p>

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<p>If you start at UT this year, you may not be eligible for in-state tuition even if your father moves there; many schools say that you keep the residency you started with. You should check with UT about this.</p>

<p>There really isn’t much you can do to get more aid from them. You may be better off asking them to defer your admission until next September, when you can qualify for instate tuition.</p>

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<p>same situation… if anyone has any ideas id appreciate it. lucky for u should get the 3 year instate…</p>

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<p>Can you defer your admittance for a year? You can work and save a tremendous amount including that instate rate if you do that.</p>

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<p>@ Chedva: I’ve talked with UT reps and they’ve said I should be able to be considered a resident.</p>

<p>@ cptofthehouse: I’d rather not defer and mess with the transfer process again. But I’m not sure if I have any other alternative.</p>

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<p>If you defer, with the school’s permission, there’s no “transfer process.” You’re in; you just start in September 2010 instead of September 2009.</p>

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<p>what was your EFC?</p>

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<p>UT’s estimate for my EFC is $7557.</p>

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<p>UT’s estimate or your FAFSA EFC from your SAR? Does your dad’s new postion fairly support that EFC or did he take a significant pay cut? If so, it may be worth asking for a review to see if your EFC could be reduced to a level that you’d be eligible for federal grants. Also, is he already living in Texas? If he moved prior to January and did all the necessary things like changing his driver’s license, etc. would you be eligible for instate rates for the spring semester next year? Please make sure you know every single document they’re going to ask for in making that residency determination!</p>

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<p>FAFSA’s EFC is $15113 and UT’s estimate is $7557. </p>

<p>In 2007, my dad made around $85k a year. This year, he got laid off and made around $60k. Then, my dad found a job that pays around $85k and moved to Texas in late January. Since he likes saving, he still has not changed his license, license plate, etc. yet.</p>

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<p>Does he have a TX bank account and utility bills? These things are generally looked at very closely in residency questions, as they provide proof of intent to be a resident of the new state. Make sure you know what they’re likely to ask for!
<a href=“http://www.uta.edu/admissions/_content/pdf/residency_documentation_form.pdf[/url]”>http://www.uta.edu/admissions/_content/pdf/residency_documentation_form.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Ok, thanks so much for your help, sk8rmom!</p>

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<p>I got this advise in my own search for the same, being able to afford college:schools were told by the government to reconsider and be helpful in cases affected by the economic situation. Last years loss of job was important enough to move,<br>
Take your time, gather data, search cconfidential for suggestions, write things down, and try calling. Good luck, keep us posted!</p>

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<p>If my dad moved to Texas in late January and started to work there (a.k.a. pay his taxes to Texas so he’s a resident right?), could I still be considered an in-state applicant during the spring semester of 2010? I will try to confirm that I’m a resident at all before, but I just want to see if anyone has any ideas before I call.</p>

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<p>I don’t think that professional judgement extends to residency, which is set by state standards, but you can certainly ask! Did your dad perhaps sign a lease in December or early Jan? That may get you instate tuition for next spring.</p>

<p>Suggestions: please go to UT’s website and print out the residency questionnaire form and list of docs so you have a checklist when you call. Read them first and take good notes; get the date/time and full name of the person you’re speaking with. You might also start investigating whether TX has any state grant/loan programs that could help you once you’re a resident.</p>

<p>Keep us posted…</p>