2006-2007 Cost of Attendance Adjustment for Computer Purchase
Name________________________________________ Student ID_______________________________
Complete this form to increase your Cost of Attendance budget. By increasing your budget, you
may become eligible for additional loan money in the form of Parent Loans, Stafford Loans and/or
alternative loans. NOTE: This process will not make you eligible for (more) grant funds.
To increase your budget for a computer purchase, you must purchase the computer during the
2006/2007 Academic Year (5/26/06 – 4/30/07) or within a reasonable period of time prior to the
academic year. Complete this form and provide documentation of the computer, hardware, or
software you have purchased (receipts)
.
An initial computer purchase, including CPU, monitor, printer and basic software, can be obtained at a base
price of approximately $1000. Additional upgrades of hardware and software that may be needed during the
college career should not exceed $1500. Given this information, the Office of Financial Aid will allow
students to increase their cost of attendance by a total of $2500 for any 3-year period.
Additional Information:
• The adjustment does not have to be done at one time. You can purchase equipment as you need it.
• The adjustment may or may not result in a change in the amount of financial aid you receive.
• Any increase in aid will be in the form of loans. For PLUS loans, parents must pass a credit check.
• Additional funds offered will be available beginning May 15, 2006 after all paperwork is processed.
• See reverse side here for the university’s recommendations for student computers.
Please indicate the amount by which you
would like your budget increased:
High-end computer purchase: $2500
Low-end computer purchase: $1000
Upgrades/peripherals/software: $_________
Other: $__________
Please indicate which semester
you would like the increase:
Fall/Spring evenly divided
Fall only
Spring only
CERTIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING
I certify that any funds awarded to me based on this adjustment to my Cost of Attendance will be used solely
for purchasing computer equipment. Furthermore, this computer equipment is intended for academic use
during the 2006-2007 academic year.
___________________________________ _____________
Student’s Signature Date
Office of Student Financial Aid
P.O. Box 907
Normal, AL 35762
See reverse side here for the university's recommendations for student computers.
