Frequently Asked Questions
- Am I eligible for an internet subsidy from the Federal Communications Commission?
- Am I eligible for SNAP benefits?
- Why is my financial aid lower this semester?
- Why don’t I see the Covid-era grant in my financial aid for the spring semester?
- On my financial aid award, there is $12,000 listed for Room & Board as a direct cost. Is this for both semesters, including the indirect charge for my off-campus semester?
- You have calculated my financial aid award presuming one semester on campus and one semester off campus. What if that is not the case for me?
- If I’m not on campus will I still have to pay for the extended health insurance?
- I am not able to live at home. What do I do?
- I can’t live at home and I can’t live on campus. What should I do?
- What happens if I move to campus mid-semester?
- How are my housing and meal plan impacted if I take a leave of absence mid-semester?
- If I receive financial aid, will I be expected to work as part of my award this year?
- I’m an undergraduate student living abroad; can I do remote paid work?
- I’m not eligible to work an hourly paid position; does this affect my expected MIT work contribution?
- What if my family’s income has changed due to COVID-19; can I appeal my financial aid award?
- What if I have extenuating circumstances and I need more financial support?