Additional aid has few takers so far
Although Yale announced in mid-November that it would offer additional financial aid to families struggling during the economic crisis, few students have taken the University up on its offer.
As of Jan. 9, the Office of Financial Aid has received 26 requests for financial aid recalculations for the spring semester for reasons connected specifically to the current economic crisis, Director of Student Financial Services Caesar Storlazzi told the News. The office granted 24 of the requests, requiring a $144,752 increase in this year’s financial aid budget, he said.
Of the 26...
