Office of the Student Advocate
Cornell University Student Assembly
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
What it is
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The Financial Aid Office exists as a resource to help eligible students make Cornell more affordable.
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The Financial Aid Office assists a multitude of students each semester and they want you to reach out when you have questions.
Website: https://finaid.cornell.edu/
Email: finaid@cornell.edu
Example usages of this office
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Sally Sue wants to appeal her financial aid decision. She reaches out to the Financial Aid Office. It is a busy time of year. When she doesn't hear back after a week or so, she follows up to make sure the office received her email.
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Sally Sue does not understand her financial aid package. She reaches out to the Financial Aid Office for help.
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Sally Sue has a work study grant and is looking for a job on campus. The Financial Aid Office helps her find a job.
Examples of common misconceptions
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Sally Sue wants a refund for something on her bursar account. Financial Aid cannot help with this and refers her to the bursar's office.
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Sally Sue wants to waive health benefits. The Financial Aid Office cannot help with this and refers her to the Student Health Benefits website.
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Sally Sue has questions about her work study compensation. Financial Aid cannot help with this and refers Sally Sue to the Human Resources Office.
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Sally Sue feels that she is being discriminated against at her on campus job. Financial Aid cannot help her and refers Sally Sue to Human Resources.