What most students don't know, he says, is that the financial aid office has a special fund for emergencies.
"There's not a lot we can do for consumer debt," he says. "Medical expenses, emergency trips home, books and supplies--those are things we can help students with."
DeGreeff is quick to advise students to visit the office sooner rather than later if they're having money troubles.
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"It can ruin your credit history," he says. "It could push you into depression."
"We have so many great resources here," he adds.