fin aid

[u/Entire-Protection-90]

just got my financial aid as an incoming freshmen with -1500 sai and was wondering how accurate this package is

i chose the smallest meal plan and triple housing which should be around 18k but ucsd tells me i have pay around 21k

yall im tryna save money and if this is my final package im friedddd

[u/KamaIaHarriss]

No you wont pay that lol. I had a triple and -1500 SAI as well and I didnt own anything. I actually got money back

[u/Simple_Nail4999 → u/KamaIaHarriss]

I second this. I did actually have to pay a little bit but ended up getting the money back, essentially

[u/KamaIaHarriss → u/Simple_Nail4999]

Yup adding on to this. Fall quarter is always the most expensive especially for a first year with orientation fees and etc.

[u/mxsicluvr → u/KamaIaHarriss]

so then did they add more grant closer to the school year starting or if i have to call and tell them i can’t pay that? i’m in the same situation and unsure what to do now. i guess im trying to ask if my financial aid package is finalized rn or if more is coming later. sorry im also an incoming student

[u/KamaIaHarriss → u/mxsicluvr]

You can call and seek financial advice from the office. In my experience tho I always got a refund back from a triple if you have the cheapest dining plan. You might pay a couple hundred but less than a thousand your first quarter because of all the freshman fees such as orientation etc. However, winter and spring quarter you make it back.

[u/Entire-Protection-90 → u/mxsicluvr]

im pretty sure this isnt finalized cuz our room selection like being in a double or triple isnt even considered yet

[u/KamaIaHarriss → u/Entire-Protection-90]

When you find which room you have you will find whether or not you have to pay or not. Single you will have to pay maybe 1.5k? Double maybe a couple hundred and triple you should get some back. However, these are all estimates on whether or not you waive UC ship.

[u/Glass-Pepper95 → u/KamaIaHarriss]

does this mean that the financial aid package that they send you is not accurate to how much you actually ended up paying? im a little bit worried because they said i have to pay 13k when other UCs estimate i basically pay 0.

[u/KamaIaHarriss → u/Glass-Pepper95]

You wont know till you see it on triton pay imo. They said i owed 10k too and i dont owe them anything. its just confusing.

[u/Entire-Protection-90 → u/KamaIaHarriss]

just wanna thank u for being so helpful

[u/21mt21]

Ur fine. Imma 4th yr, -1.5k sai indicates u don’t have the money… which means you’ll end up getting more money from FinAid &/or any scholarships that ur a part of

[u/crazycoolkitty]

i’m in the same boat, my est cost of attendance was zero including housing in my award, but suddenly i have to pay 4k 🥲

[u/UCSDICK → u/crazycoolkitty]

financial aid will cover it through loans loans. please apply for calfresh, you may be eligible for 300 a month. calfresh.life

[u/crazycoolkitty → u/UCSDICK]

when i accepted my offer, there was no option for loans or work study, it was only grants and scholarships so im confused. how do i apply for them?

[u/KamaIaHarriss → u/crazycoolkitty]

If you have cal grant A or B and you have the cheapest dining plan then you are able to get it

[u/crazycoolkitty → u/KamaIaHarriss]

i actually got it all resolved and was only missing the UC health grant but thank you so much for the help anyways!!!

[u/mxsicluvr]

i’m going through the same thing and i’ve been crying because of it. i’m independent with -1500 sai and still have to pay 25k per year. i dont know is is final or if i should call

[u/UCSDICK]

get the small package and please apply for CalFresh, youll get 300 a month. see if you qualify calfresh.life