Excessive Awards

The total amount of aid received from all sources may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (as determined by the Financial Aid Office) when combined with the rest of your financial aid award package. The sum of all awards are counted toward meeting “need” if “need-based” assistance is part of an award. The receipt of outside or additional funds may result in a reduction or change in funds previously awarded.

Students must notify the Financial Aid Office of any private or outside scholarships and awards. The Financial Aid Office can assist in administering the funds and evaluate whether any changes to other aid in the award package are necessary.

The Financial Aid Office will make every effort to minimize the impact of additional aid sources to aid previously awarded. If it becomes necessary to adjust a student's financial aid award, loans and work-study funds are adjusted first. Scholarships and grants are adjusted only after all other options are exhausted.