Fin Aid Personal Expenses

twinmom
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:52:22 +0000

Intenex: I just went back and reread the thread. Your situation may indeed be more unique than I originally realized, and if that is the case, then I apologize for giving you misinformation. Every year there are new Harvard admits on this board who think that Harvard will be cutting them checks for transportation, books, and burritos. I was indeed trying to be clear that most (if not all) students will not get a check for these items. Being that your scholarships exceed your contribution, you may get a refund of your excess scholarship money, as Mustafah stated. You should definitely clarify that with a financial aid officer. As I’ve stated (perhaps redundantly, as it may appear to some,) I have found the financial aid office to be extremely kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I’m sure you will receive an answer from them soon.

Eliana - Whether a parent is a parent of a Harvard student or any student, calling someone idiotic is just not warranted.

I’m off this thread. Good luck with your studies.