Robert Morris University

Bob's Case Study

Bob is an athlete at RMU. The family has 3 children in college and has
an EFC of 14390. His financial aid package illustrates the new stacking
policy for athletes at RMU.  (Stacking permits a student athlete to receive
both academic and athletic aid).  Ryan’s financial aid package
consists of:

 

Bob

  Direct Cost

  $28,520

  Awards

 

  Merit Award

  $4,000

  Resident Grant

  $3,000

  Football Award

  $11,000

  Stafford Student Loan

  $3,500

  Total Funding:

$21,500

  Balance Remaining

$7,020

 Bob and his parents decided to utilize an alternative
educational loan to cover the balance and books. Bob is
the borrower and his parents are the cosigners. Repayment
on the $8000 loan will begin six months after graduation.
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