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California State University, Monterey Bay

Choosing a costlier room does not automatically produce more financial aid; the student is billed the actual room rate while aid eligibility follows the financial-aid budget and program rules.

Sources checked 2026-09-02

Emory University

A more expensive room increases the student’s billed direct cost, but families should not assume Emory will increase grant aid dollar-for-dollar.

Sources checked 2026-09-02

Georgia Tech

A more expensive room raises the family's actual bill, but it does not automatically produce a dollar-for-dollar increase in aid.

Sources checked 2026-09-02

Menlo College

Choosing a higher-priced room increases the family's actual charge, but aid is based on Menlo's cost-of-attendance framework rather than automatically matching any room price.

Sources checked 2026-09-02

University of California, Santa Cruz

Choosing a more expensive room does not automatically increase the student's aid award; the family remains responsible for charges not covered by available aid.

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