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800-748-0246
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finaid@gvsu.edu

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Allendale, MI 49401

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Changes To Your Award

Once you have accepted your award on line you cannot make additional changes.  If you would like to make changes to your award you must contact our office.  You can reach us at (616) 331-3234 or toll-free (800) 748-0246.  We are also able to answer questions via email at finaid@gvsu.edu.  Please include your G# (located on your award notification) with any emails sent to our office.

Why would your award change?

There can be many reasons for your initial financial aid award to change.  The most common reasons are listed below:

  • your residency changes
  • your enrollment level changes
  • you decline one or more awards
  • we have been notified that you have received other aid or had other resources    Veteran's Benefits, MET, etc.) of which we were unaware when the previous awards were made
  • your data and/or your parent data was incorrect and the error has been corrected
  • your summer financial aid has been processed

    • Our office philosophy when a change to your award is required is to first satisfy any unmet need before adjusting any current aid and second to reduce self help aid first.  We will always do what is in the student's best interest to maximize the amount of financial aid you have to pay towards your college expenses.

    How will I know if my award changes?

    You will be sent an email to the preferred email address you have listed in the My Banner system.  The email will notify you that changes have occurred and you must log into your account to view the changes.  If you are not sure what has changed once you view your award feel free to contact our office.
      Last Modified Date: April 16, 2008
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