The following is a summary of possible budget adjustments when submitted to the SDSU Financial Aid Office with additional documentation or meets SDSU policy:

Aviation - flight costs will be included in a student’s budget for eligible students enrolled in the Aviation major or minor. A standard allowance is used unless the student documents additional flight costs for the academic term.

Child care – a written statement from the student (or provider) detailing a period of time cost for child care.

Computer allowance – is used if the computer is required for the major, minor, or applicable course work (SDSU computer purchase). Documentation is needed if the computer is not purchased through SDSU.

Medical – with appropriate documentation for expenses not paid by insurance and within allowances.

Study abroad – require academic registration with SDSU or SDSU sponsored or approved programs. Students may need to complete a financial aid estimated Study Abroad worksheet (if the faculty do not provide an estimated cost sheet.

Travel – adjustments require travel more than 40 miles round trip. Travel expenses factored with South Dakota state mileage rate.

Other – adjustments for other expenses (food, housing, equipment, clothing, etc) will be considered for appropriate need for student’s education and/or living expenses.

Please contact the SDSU Financial Aid Office (Administration Building 106 or 605.688.4696) if you have any questions or need additional information.