We all have deadlines for something. Whether it be bill payments (don't remind me), assignments, grading, or an infinite number of other things, time is a pressing issue for all.
Why is it then, that Financial Aid departments across the country think it's ok to sit on student files?
It does not take 3 weeks or more to look at two pages of information and decide a student's entire next year of finances. Really people, just let it go.
I understand that fin. aid has lot of files to go through, but with a more effecient system, we could all go through less pain. Really, hire more people or get a more efficient system.
The small U I attend is known, among the student population, to have a crummy (to say the least) fin. aid department. Why do we return? It's not because of fin. aid, I can guarantee you that.
On top of getting a not so great package, I have been selected for verification* for 3 years in a row (this is my last year, I am jumping for joy here) and I expect to be selected again this year. I have been calling about that, no one is answering my questions at Fin. Aid, and the validation** deadline is this Wed (I know, I know, I suck too. But they suck worse).
I will be so happy when this is all over.
*Verification is where they ask you for your tax returns (they prefer originals and have a hissy fit if you can't get those to them) from both you and your parents (eventhough I don't receive any financial support from them, Dept. of Ed (gov't) believes I should still supply them with the information. It's a BIG hassle and slows down the process immensely.
**Validation usually takes place in person (I'm not near small U.) but they have recently streamlined the process for online use. You have to sign a piece of paper saying, "yes, I'll pay you and break off both my legs and one of my arms to go to your institution."
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