Tips for Prospective Students and Families
My name is Gretchen Ryan and I’m an associate director in the Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment. I frequently meet with parents of prospective students. Most are anxious about financial aid, and I can certainly understand why. Admission to an Ivy League university is highly selective and the financial aid process can seem […]
Budgeting Your Money Wisely
I’d like to spend a few minutes thinking about budgeting. To be honest, I spend a lot more than a few minutes each month planning my budget, and I have a predictable income and predictable monthly expenses. I have found budgeting my money to be a freeing experience because if I plan well I will […]
Budget Increases: What are they for and what do they get you?
The reality is that things may cost more than you expect, you may incur unforeseen expenses, or you may need things that Cornell does not budget when calculating your cost of attendance. Did you know that Cornell offers a way for students to cover these costs? A budget increase will give you accessibility to funds […]
Engineering Co-Op Program
Are you participating in the Engineering Co-Op Program this year? If so, the following information may be useful to you as you re-apply for financial aid. • Engineering Co-op program students seeking financial aid should completed the Continuing Student Financial Aid process by March 1, 2011 if they expect to register for summer enrollment. • […]
Summer 2010 Financial Aid
Experience the warm and sunnier side of Cornell! Summer can be a perfect time to rediscover campus and the surrounding Finger Lakes or take advantage of new opportunities abroad. Many students use summer enrollment as a time to catch-up or get ahead. Continuing students planning to enroll in at least six credits during the 2010 […]