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St Joseph's University Case Study

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Thank you very much for the generous financial aid package you awarded me; my family and I greatly appreciate all the help you are giving us to allow me to be able to attend St Joseph's University.

Initially, we all felt that the package offered could make St Joseph's affordable for me. However, after researching the commuting expenses for riding the train in from Trenton, NJ to Overbrook Station I realized that the projected costs on my award letter vary significantly from the actual costs. While the the letter approximates $1,650 in annual commuter expenses, the Amtrak pass alone will cost me about $7,000 per year. This cost greatly increases my estimated total cost of attendance. Because of this, I am in need of more funds in order to commute daily to St Joseph's University. I am hoping that you will be able to increase my financial aid award to reflect this change in costs. …show more content…

In addition to this factor, I know that as a commuter I will be forced to miss out on many of the fun activities St Joseph's University holds during times which I am either traveling or at my home in the evening. I would love to live in a freshman residence hall and truly get the full experience, being able to take advantage of everything St Joseph's University has to offer. If I can afford it, I would definitely prefer to live on campus. Unfortunately, due to my current financial circumstances this will not be possible. As you have noticed, I recently requested to change my status from commuter to resident student. I would be thrilled to be able to live on campus next year and will appreciate any financial assistance you can offer to allow

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