What happens if I left my housing plans blank on my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
If you did not tell us your housing plans on your FAFSA, we assign an at home budget. If this is not correct and you will not live at home, with a parent or relative, you need to notify the Office of Financial Aid of this correction. You may contact the Office of Financial Aid for instructions on how to make this change, or you may download and complete the Housing Update Form and attach the appropriate documentation to the form, which is then submitted to the Office of Financial Aid. What if I want my assigned COA to be changed? A change in COA usually does not affect grant awards but it may affect the amount of loan you may borrow for the year. This is because the “family contribution” determines eligibility for most grant programs. If you need to know whether a change in housing status will affect your awards, please feel free to contact our office. We will be happy to change your COA if necessary. We may require documentation, such as a copy of your lease or rental agreement, befor
