<p>Calmom, I think that I have been very confused by your posts. I apologize … somehow, I got the feeling you were saying that NYU did something that made you NOT eligible for Pell. I probably skimmed too quickly, and again I apologize.</p>
<p>Knowing now that you RECEIVED Pell due to PJ, I will point out that this is different than taking away Pell due to PJ. Pell is an entitlement, and if you meet the qualifications for Pell you must be paid the Pell. Your situation is one where you became eligible when you otherwise would not have been. If the FAO can document the reason & it is reasonable within the guidelines of all the many regulations, then it is absolutely acceptable for you to receive that Pell grant. The school would then reduce its institutional aid, since you have some of your need met through the Pell grant. There is nothing unethical about this.</p>
<p>Your situation really is very different from Steve’s. PJ was used to make you eligible, not to take it away.</p>