Be Prepared: You May Need Money Before Disbursement!

Important: Remember to bring enough money with you at the beginning of each semester to pay your expenses until financial aid funds are released.

• Be aware of your direct university costs for tuition, fees, and campus housing.
• Be sure that your financial aid, which includes student and parent loans you have activated, is enough to pay those direct costs.

Bring money for expenses that could include:

• Meals: If you are living on campus, know when your meal plan begins.
• Books: Allow from $500 to $800 for books and supplies. Financial aid funds cannot be transferred to the bookstore.
• Tuition and fees: Have you activated enough student and parent loan to help pay these costs?
• Personal: Cost for items such as transportation and entertainment will depend on you.