SMU 2010! Forum

[nontradintexas]

I demanded more aid so I don't have to live like a prole.

Oh, you crazy young'uns - be glad with what you get. Last year COA for full-time was $57k. Makes the $68k this year look pretty good...

Also, be ready for Career Services to tell you about 1,000 times "don't borrow more than you need, and don't try to live like a king while you're a student." Thanks, Career Services. I'll keep that in mind. I'll also keep in mind that my family needs to eat, and almost every day, the whiny ingrates.

[kalvano]

I demanded more aid so I don't have to live like a prole.

Oh, you crazy young'uns - be glad with what you get. Last year COA for full-time was $57k. Makes the $68k this year look pretty good...

Also, be ready for Career Services to tell you about 1,000 times "don't borrow more than you need, and don't try to live like a king while you're a student." Thanks, Career Services. I'll keep that in mind. I'll also keep in mind that my family needs to eat, and almost every day, the whiny ingrates.

Actually, this will be the only year of of PLUS loans for me. My wife works, so thankfully that offsets everything.

[maxpayne]

I demanded more aid so I don't have to live like a prole.

Oh, you crazy young'uns - be glad with what you get. Last year COA for full-time was $57k. Makes the $68k this year look pretty good...

Also, be ready for Career Services to tell you about 1,000 times "don't borrow more than you need, and don't try to live like a king while you're a student." Thanks, Career Services. I'll keep that in mind. I'll also keep in mind that my family needs to eat, and almost every day, the whiny ingrates.

I wonder why they increased the amount we are eligible to receive this year? Hopefully, it will continue for our next 2 years at SMU.

[tinyone]

On another note, has anyone heard anything further about the Tuition Equalization Grant?

[kalvano]

On another note, has anyone heard anything further about the Tuition Equalization Grant?

It's listed in my to-be-disbursed funds for August 10.

[Texasboundanddown]

So I am officially attending SMU next fall (why so late? long story about being out of the country). For most full timers, what do I have to do for financial aid? I filled out fafsa mid may for all the schools I had thought about going to, then got an email about missing a texas questionaires form (that affects my ability to get more grants). Anyone else get that? Anyway, I mailed and faxed a copy so I should be ok. When will I know if it affected my fin aid?

Also, thanks steve for the info a couple posts up. Basically everything I had questions about lol.

[Billy Batts]

I stopped by the SMU bookstore over the weekend. They are in the process of getting all the law books displayed for the different sections. They do put all the 1L books together, which is a nice change from undergrad. They also have a BUNCH of supplements available. They have all the supplements you've read about on TLS and a lot more. The store also has a lot of SMU clothing and some law-specific stuff as well.

On a side note, if you haven't spent much time driving around campus, the speed limit is 30 mph. Exceed it at your own peril.

[bonnieblue]

ya just a warning to yall who are new to the area...if you are in the park cities, do not speed or run a light ever, because the cops have nothing else to do

[callingsarah]

I stopped by the SMU bookstore over the weekend. They are in the process of getting all the law books displayed for the different sections. They do put all the 1L books together, which is a nice change from undergrad. They also have a BUNCH of supplements available. They have all the supplements you've read about on TLS and a lot more. The store also has a lot of SMU clothing and some law-specific stuff as well.

On a side note, if you haven't spent much time driving around campus, the speed limit is 30 mph. Exceed it at your own peril.

Did you buy your books? Just not sure if we all need the same ones or if what we need will depend on our section/ profs.

[SpencerPratt]

So I am officially attending SMU next fall (why so late? long story about being out of the country). For most full timers, what do I have to do for financial aid? I filled out fafsa mid may for all the schools I had thought about going to, then got an email about missing a texas questionaires form (that affects my ability to get more grants). Anyone else get that? Anyway, I mailed and faxed a copy so I should be ok. When will I know if it affected my fin aid?

Also, thanks steve for the info a couple posts up. Basically everything I had questions about lol.

Have you logged into SMU Access to see if you're aid has been posted? If it's not, I'd call the aid department and just ask for a head's up. Apparently, they are very slow, but at least they're nice people.

I finally accepted my aid on Friday. How long will it take to find out my disbursement dates? Should I receive an email with guidance for signing the notes or should I have already received them? Thanks.

[HBK]

So when is everybody moving to Dallas?

I'll be moving August 7th, maybe we should have a TLS happy hour or something once everyone gets settled and before classes.

[callingsarah]

So when is everybody moving to Dallas?

I'll be moving August 7th, maybe we should have a TLS happy hour or something once everyone gets settled and before classes.

Will be there August 1st... and +1 for happy hour. May be the last "happy" hour we get this year

[kalvano]

if you are in the park cities, do not speed or run a light ever, because the cops have nothing else to do

Very, very true. But Highland Park has the nicest jail in existence, so there is that.

[bonnieblue]

and instead of being hauled off in a crown vic, you get to stretch out in a nice spacious tahoe

[kalvano]

and instead of being hauled off in a crown vic, you get to stretch out in a nice spacious tahoe

That always amuses me.

[bonnieblue]

and an extra bonus if your family lives in the neighborhood, if you flee from arrest they simply send your family a fax asking you to report to jail the next day instead of barging into your home and hauling you off...haha i love this city

[Billy Batts]

I stopped by the SMU bookstore over the weekend. They are in the process of getting all the law books displayed for the different sections. They do put all the 1L books together, which is a nice change from undergrad. They also have a BUNCH of supplements available. They have all the supplements you've read about on TLS and a lot more. The store also has a lot of SMU clothing and some law-specific stuff as well.

On a side note, if you haven't spent much time driving around campus, the speed limit is 30 mph. Exceed it at your own peril.

Did you buy your books? Just not sure if we all need the same ones or if what we need will depend on our section/ profs.

The books vary depending on which section you're assigned.

[Billy Batts]

and an extra bonus if your family lives in the neighborhood, if you flee from arrest they simply send your family a fax asking you to report to jail the next day instead of barging into your home and hauling you off...haha i love this city

Sounds like you say that from experience.

[bonnieblue]

and an extra bonus if your family lives in the neighborhood, if you flee from arrest they simply send your family a fax asking you to report to jail the next day instead of barging into your home and hauling you off...haha i love this city

Sounds like you say that from experience.

ha a friend of mine

[Billy Batts]

Four weeks from tonight is a school night, folks.

[Katherine]

Have they touched the wait list recently?? I have 10 days left in dallas unless there is a miracle. Suggestions? Admissions office sit in? Tears? What can I do??

[wellington]

So when is everybody moving to Dallas?

I'll be moving August 7th, maybe we should have a TLS happy hour or something once everyone gets settled and before classes.

Signed the lease this past weekend, moved two carloads of stuff. The big move is next weekend. I have too much crap.

[HBK]

Four weeks from tonight is a school night, folks.

That is equal parts exciting and terrifying.

[Thirteen]

So when is everybody moving to Dallas?

I'll be moving August 7th, maybe we should have a TLS happy hour or something once everyone gets settled and before classes.

Signed the lease this past weekend, moved two carloads of stuff. The big move is next weekend. I have too much crap.

I'm moving out there Sunday or Monday.

[kalvano]

Four weeks from tonight is a school night, folks.

It's about damn time. Off to Vail next week to clear my mind, then ready to go.