Money slow in getting to students because of new computer system

Two weeks into classes, Laura Ostler wonders when she will be able to worry about her homework instead of her missing financial aid.

She has had to pay two months worth of rent, plus other bills, on her credit card, which is now at its limit, because she has yet to receive her financial aid and stipend from the university. She hasn't purchased her books either.

"If I'm not getting my money today or tomorrow, I'm going to see about loans for rent and books. Hopefully that will happen today," said Ostler. "I'm behind and it's time to start thinking about research papers." [Read article]