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The Miami
Vol. 93, Issue 29 | Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2015
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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929
ADMINISTRATION
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Office of Financial Aid urges new form
Newly-ranked Canes fall to GT
CSS Profile helps create a clearer picture of need BY ALINA ZERPA ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
The Office of Financial Aid is aiming to alleviate some of the costs of attending the University of Miami, the most expensive school in Florida. Financial Aid is encouraging students to complete an additional document called the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile in addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to increase the chances of receiving more money. Since the campaign began, the office has distributed $10,000 more in aid during the 2014-2015 academic year compared to 2013-2014. Of the $400 million received from the federal government, UM still has $4 million to distribute as financial aid. “I don’t want to go to the provost at the end of the year not having spent everything,” said Raymond Nault-Hix, associate dean of enrollment management. “We really are trying to make a difference in student’s lives.” The CSS profile asks more in-depth questions about students’ financial situations than the FAFSA does, such as their family’s medical and dental bills, loss of income and if a sibling attends another college. For example, if a student has a sibling in a community college, FAFSA will not take the cost difference into account. The government will give equal aid to both without acknowledging that UM costs more than the sibling’s school. In an attempt to “ensure the resources are allocated appropriately,” Nault-Hix said that 1,600 students claimed they have siblings in college. After individual follow-ups, 300 students acknowledged they did not. As a result, Financial Aid was able to allocate those funds to others. SEE FINANCIAL AID, PAGE 2
NICK GANGEMI // PHOTO EDITOR CANES LEFT STUNG: Sophomore Guard Manu Lecomte (No. 20) drives past a Georgia Tech defender before he attempts a shot during Wednesday night’s game against the Yellow Jackets at the BankUnited Center. The Canes fell to Georgia Tech 70-50. This week, however, the Hurricanes broke back into the AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches Poll at No. 23 in both rankings. For a full game recap, read Mark Singer’s story at themiamihurricane.com.
BUILDING BRIDGES
SUPER BOWL STYLE
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY EDGE’S GUIDE TO MAKING APPROVED OVER LAKE OSCEOLA MOST OF THE BIG GAME PAGE 3 PAGES 6-7
PUSHING FORWARD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SHOOTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PAGE 9