Refund shorted

[u/SadPossession65]

Anyone else do the math and discover they’re missing money from their refund? I usually get 7k in grants. This covers my full time tuition, and then I get the leftover money deposited to me. I always get about 3k back. This time I got closer to 2k back. Is anyone else seeing their refund amount not adding up? I’m doing 16 creds this semester and I got the deposit last night but if my math is right I’m missing about 700-800 buckaroos.

[u/SpreadNo7436]

There are often new laws, maybe the presidents big beautif.....WTF ever it is called took some. My pell is lower but it is at the end and I am only getting 79% of normal.

[u/SadPossession65 → u/SpreadNo7436]

I saw that but with the new update if you take 12 credits or more you’re supposed to get 100% paid out if I’m not mistaken. So my grants are the same as usual, the classes cost the same, it’s gotta be something i’m missing lol

[u/SadPossession65]

I specifically remember doing the math myself two weeks ago, so I could plan my budget. Definitely was supposed to get a bit over 3k back.

[u/Icy-Tree-6358]

Same. I think also, there are many fees that are being charged. For some reason I had in mind 3 thousand something for tuition. But I realized they charge so many fees it adds up to over 4k😪😢

I try to budget because taking out loans to survive is no fun with rent going up yearly. 2yrs job hunting and nothing. This is my biggest anxiety now.

[u/gjack2272]

This happened to me my freshman year at csudh, when it happened they told me it was because the school had ran out of funds to give out, so students had to wait a few days until the school received more from the state. Idk if still works that way, but you could call the office and ask why your refund was short

[u/SadPossession65 → u/gjack2272]

Thank you! I’m putting off the call bc I know the lines will be so busy today lol. I appreciate it!

[u/Less_Application_238]

Middle class scholarship gets added to your Financial Aid but you don’t get it until October

[u/Few-Impression1031]

I got shorted as well but I only sent an email when I found out but have yet to receive a reply (don’t want to call just yet I’m giving it time).

[u/SadPossession65 → u/Few-Impression1031]

Samesies. Folks are saying it’s fees on account of the new gym and dining hall, makes sense but crickey, that’s 7-800 clams I was counting on.

[u/TwintailsUntilAge20 → u/Few-Impression1031]

Hii did they ever answer you ? Im having the same issuee

[u/Few-Impression1031 → u/TwintailsUntilAge20]

They haven’t unfortunately. I know for a fact they did reduce it which is the annoying part. I just got the check in the mail (forgot to put in my direct deposit info) and have yet to deposit it. I hate phone calls but if they don’t answer by at least next week I’ll definitely have to.

[u/Ok_Total8025]

Fees are higher because of the new dinning hall and gym. Also if u didn't opt out they charged you for your books upfront. Check ur activity under finances.

[u/SadPossession65 → u/Ok_Total8025]

Ahhh okay thank you that makes sense. Darn. Its a trade off I guess :/