I began graduate school in March, 2005. For my first semester I
charged my tuition on my credit card. For September, 2005, I applied
for financial aid and received subsidized and unsubsidized loans that
will cover my tuition. My question is: is there any way to get
financial aid for the first semester, during which I paid with my
credit card? Thanks.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 21 Aug 2005 14:35 PDT

What school are you attending and what degree program are you enrolled in?

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Clarification of Question by annefu-ga on 21 Aug 2005 15:23 PDT

Saybrook Graduate Institute and Research Center in California. My
degree is in Marriage & Family Therapy.

Hello annefu,

According to Saybrook, "students using Financial Aid to pay for
tuition" for the Spring 2005 semester "must have an approved student
loan by" February 20, 2005.

2003-04 Catalog [page 160]
Saybrook Graduate School ? Research Center
https://www.saybrook.edu/downloads/academics/SaybrookCatalog04-05.pdf

See also:

"Academic Calendar: Spring 2005"
Saybrook Graduate School ? Research Center
http://www.saybrook.edu/student_resources/registrar/academic_calendar.asp

"2005-2006 Catalog" [page 2; same due date in 2006 for Spring 2006 semester]
Saybrook Graduate School ? Research Center
http://www.saybrook.edu/downloads/catalog/catalog0506.pdf

I do not see anything in these files or in the material available at
Saybrook's Financial Aid Office
(http://www.saybrook.edu/student_resources/financial_aid/index.asp) or
Business Office (http://www.saybrook.edu/student_resources/business_office/index.asp)
that allows for a financial aid application in the following semester.

However, that doesn't mean that all hope is lost.  I have found that
financial aid offices are good at explaining one's options and finding
the best solution for one's needs.  (I am currently applying for
financial aid at a graduate school, and also applied for financial aid
at a previous graduate school.)  When I ask more questions about
financial aid, I usually get more helpful answers.

Perhaps you won't be able to apply for financial aid for Spring 2005,
but there might still be a way that Saybrook's Financial Aid Office
can assist you.  I believe it's worth a try.  Here's the office's
contact information:

"Financial Aid: Contact Us"
Saybrook Graduate School ? Research Center
http://www.saybrook.edu/student_resources/financial_aid/contact_fin_aid.asp

- justaskscott


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