so, how exactly does financial aid work at Cornell?

dewdrop87
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:50:31 +0000

You can apply for a loan to cover your expected summer savings. I had to do it every year because even though I worked two jobs, between helping pay for food, my credit card bills, gas, medications I didn’t have enough money.

It may not seem fair, but it is. Students should be expected to contribute something toward their education whether it be through summer or academic year employment, regardless of family financial situation. I have a friend whose family is way below the poverty line and she still manages to contribute $2,000 a year.

Personally…I enjoyed working on campus. For what I did, the pay was great, my boss was awesome and it helped me establish a schedule so I could do well with my course work.