<p>I changed from a commuter to a resident in the college that I have decided to attend in the fall and have not yet received a financial aid package. I received one right after I was accepted but it was for being a commuter, and after I changed my housing status I have not yet received a financial aid package. And I have already paid my deposit. Should I be concerned? Should I call the school like right now?</p>
<p>Call them. They will be able to answer your questions, and you will stop worrying about it.</p>
<p>What school is this? Does it “meet need”?</p>
<p>If it doesn’t meet need, then even though the COA is now higher, you may not get more money. </p>
<p>What was your EFC and what aid did you get as a commuter?</p>
<p>Well, I am not sure if it is a “meet need” school, it is Manhattan College. My efc was 0000 and my aid was good as a commuter. I had no gaps in the package and had two federal loans.</p>
<p>And yeah thanks, I will call them.</p>
<p>*Number who were offered aid: 496
Number who had full need met: 89
Average percent of need met: 70%
Average financial aid package: $19,371
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<p>The aid that you got may be all that you’ll get even with a change in status. The school was probably able to meet your need as a commuter, since your need was much lower. Once you add room and board, your need goes up.</p>
<p>You’re a NY student…your FA package may have included TAP, Pell, student loans, work-study and a Manhattan College grant/loan to cover the $30k in tuition and books. The school may not be willing to give you an additional $12k in grants so that you now can live on campus. </p>
<p>Some commuters find this out every year. Their need is met to commute, so they think they’ll get enough to live on campus if they change their status…then they find out that they won’t get any more money because the school doesn’t meet need. </p>
<p>If you don’t get more, will you commute?</p>
<p>Ohh, wow. Thats not good news ! Umm, I actually have no other choice but to live on campus because I wouldnt have a place to stay at and commute, since my parents are not very stable, hence why I changed my status. </p>
<p>Damn, but thanks so much for the wealth of information.</p>