University of California, Santa Cruz: Can choosing a more expensive dorm affect how much aid my student receives?
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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.
UCSC bills the student's actual assigned housing and dining charges while financial aid follows the student's aid eligibility. Parents should compare the selected room rate with the student's aid and account balance rather than assuming a higher-priced room produces a matching aid increase.
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