Youve been dreaming about packing up and heading off to college for so long.
But you were also planning to pay for college with income thats suddenly gone.
That was Mackenna Kerrigans plan.
Mackenna Kerrigan’s summer job at a local restaurant was eliminated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so she reached out to the University of North Florida for additional financial assistance. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder
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If your college plans have taken a financial hit, what are your options?
Consider this your freshman re-orientation.
In the college admissions and financial aid world, this is the new abnormal, she said.
All the previous rules for admissions and financial aid have gone out the dormitory window.
Heres how you could get help paying for college now.
Negotiate for Additional Financial Aid
Things change.
(Theres an understatement.)
If that information has changed recently, you’ve got the option to appeal your financial aid offer.
Be prepared to present documentation to back up your request unemployment filings or medical records, for instance.
Everyones figuring it out right now there is no standard playbook.
Consider Schools Closer to Home
Even if your university offers additional help, it may not be enough.
Or you might be concerned about spending your hard-earned money to move to a campus that ends up closing.
Her mom called and said…
But, she warns, they may not have an answer for you yet.
I was excited to leave home and start something new even if classes are online, she said.
They would probably sacrifice any scholarship money they had, Dickenson said.
That could save you from wasting time and money on unnecessary classes when you return to school.
In the end, everyone students, parents, colleges is navigating this new landscape.
So dont be afraid to raise your hand and ask questions.
Your financial future could depend on it.
Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a staff writer/editor at The Penny Hoarder.
Readher bio and other work here, then catch her on Twitter @TiffanyWendeln.
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