2016-2017 BUDGET APPEAL REQUEST
Financial aid is awarded based on a standard ‘cost of attendance’ which includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and estimated living and personal expenses.
This cost of attendance serves as the limit of aid a student can receive including grants, federal loans, private loans and work-study. Complete this form to
request a review of your specific circumstances and an adjustment to your ‘cost of attendance. Due to limited funding, approved increased will only allow for
an increase in student loans. Please note budgets can only be adjusted for expenses incurred during the current academic year.
Name: ______________________________________
Hofstra ID: 7 0 ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
Telephone: (_______) _______ - __________
Email: ____________________________________
ENROLLMENT PLAN
REGISTERED:
RESIDENCE:
____ credits Fall 2016
____ credits Spring 2017
____ credits Summer 2016
____ credits Winter 2017
□ On-campus
□ Off-campus
□ Off-campus with family
ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE (mm/yy): _____/_____
_____ Loan Fees: $_______________
_____ Transportation (Off Campus). The standard budget allows for approximately $180 per month in travel expenses. If your
expenses are greater than this, attach all supporting documentation, i.e. MTA/LIRR tickets, etc. If you are an out-of-state resident,
costs for travel home can be added to your cost of attendance upon request and with proper documentation, i.e. plane
reservations and invoices.
_____ Computer Purchase. Each student may have a one-time adjustment to their cost of attendance for the purchase of a
computer and related components (max. $1,500 for computer). Attach copies of receipts and if applicable, service contracts.
_____ Dependent Children. I have ____ dependent child(ren). As evidence of this, please see (check one):
____ my tax returns which are currently on file; or ____ the attached documentation.
_____ Other Expenses. Describe and attach proof of the expenses that you wish to have included. __________________
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Certification: I certify that the above information and all attachments to this form are true and correct. I also
understand that if additional information is needed by the financial aid office to substantiate my request, it is my
responsibility to provide it.
Student Signature:_____________________________________________
Date: ______________________