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Question: Question about financial aid awards?
I got an award letter saying I received 2000 in grants, then I got a revised saying I got 600 in grants. Both letters said they were preliminary reviews, and both are for the same semester. So which is the right letter? Does this happen all the time? Am I going to get a Final instead of a bunch of prelims? Thanks.
Answer: It is possible to get several financial aid award letters. ...
It is possible to get several financial aid award letters. There are several reasons.
1. Anytime you make a correction to your FAFSA, there is a possibility you will receive a new award letter.
2. If you were selected for verification, your school would have requested copies of tax returns ect. If your financial aid office found any errors, they would make a correction to your FAFSA and you could receive a revised financial aid award.
3. If you are receiving any state grants, most states do not set the final amount for the new school year until later, therefore the financial aid office will estimate based on what the state gave year last year.
4. Anytime you receive additional financial aid, like a scholarship, work-study, another grant, your financial aid award will be revised, and some of the earlier grants may be reduced.
5. If you have a change in enrollment status, full-time vs. part-time
6. If you have a change in housing status, on-campus vs. living off campus, or if you have a change in residency status, in-state vs. out-of-state
Also, keep in mind that even if one of the above occur during the school year, your financial aid award will be adjusted at that time so there is never really a "Final" award.
You can call your financial aid office, and they will explain to you why your award changed. Anytime you make any type of change, I would advise that you consult to financial aid office to see if the change will affect your award.
Good luck!
Question: Clueless about financial aid for college - HELP!?!?!?
I am looking into going to school this fall and just realized I might have missed the deadline for financial aid. I am bummed that I might have to wait until the spring semester or possibly next fall. I will be meeting with someone in admissions next week to discuss all of this. BUT, right this moment I am wondering something. I am 24 years old and mother passed away 8 years ago and biological father is not a big part of life nor has he helped me out financially since mom passed. My stepdad was guardian after her death, but does not have the financial means to help me pay for tuition. Also, I have a 2 year old daughter and am with her father, boyfriend. We are not married, and we both work to support ourselves and our daughter. If I go to school, I will be going full time and not working. Does anyone know what kind of financial aid I might qualify for given circumstances? Any special aid I might get for having a dependent or deceased parent?
Answer: Those are a lot of questions. Your answers are in this ...
Those are a lot of questions. Your answers are in this publication.
Answer: You can go to
http://www.studentloanchoice.biz
or ...
You can go to
http://www.studentloanchoice.biz
or
http://www.estudentloans.biz
it's about unique student loans information.
Good luck
Answer: If your EFC (estimated family contribution) is 0, which ...
If your EFC (estimated family contribution) is 0, which I'm sure it will be from your situation, you will get $4050 per year in grant money. This is free money you don't have to pay back.
You will also be able to get federal loans to pay for living expenses and whatever else you need.
Just to give you an idea... I get the maximum aid amount school offers, $14,000. After tuition, fees, and books are paid for I get a check for around 4000 dollars each semester. Just remember a lot of that is loan money and will have to be paid back after you graduate!!
Question: What kind of financial aid is available to a working mother that has a BA already????
I just found out that I will not be elegible for Pell Grants Student loans. Most of the scholarships that are out there do not kick in until I have reached second year in the program that I have chosen. I am starting to lose hope right now. Without financial aid or scholarships, I will not be able to continue education.
I have been looking for work on either a part-time or night option, but what I have found is that the prospective employers are not flexible when it comes to school, or they have indicated that I am too overqualified.
I have also been to those web sites locate free scholarships- that appears to have been a waste; all I keep getting is advertisments for colleges and programs that I am not interested in. I cannot see this sites comming through with credible funding- just junk mail.
Most of the scholarships in area of study are for minorities and underrepresented groups of students. Single moms- NO!
Any positive answers are appreicated.
Thanks.
Answer: I'm finding out the hard way- that there is not much ...
I'm finding out the hard way- that there is not much help for single working moms that already have a college degree.
Your best bet is for student loans.
Sorry that's all I got.
Answer: You can go to
http://www.about-student-loans.net
http://www.student-loans-choices.com it's about student loans information
or
http://www.all-about-scholarship.com it's about scholarships information
Good luck
Answer: Because most of these grants and financial aid are geared ...
Because most of these grants and financial aid are geared toward helping the first time student get through school- you are expected to make the most of what education you received and build from there.
In your situation, student loans may be one of the only options available to you.
Good Luck.
Question: Gone to 4 yrs college with financial aid. want to start over. Can I get financial aid at another school?
I heard that you can only get financial aid once in your life. is that true? I want to go back to school. Someone keeps telling me I will not be eligible for any grants or anything.
Answer: You can only get financial aid for one bachelors degree. If ...
You can only get financial aid for one bachelors degree. If you already have one then you're out of luck. However, if you went for 4 years but don't have a degree then you are ok.
Also, if you have a 4 year degree you can get aid for a masters or phd, but not another bachelors.
Answer: If you have already earned a bachelors degree, you will NOT ...
If you have already earned a bachelors degree, you will NOT be eligible for any grant money. The Federal Gov't will only give you grant money to assist you with obtaining your FIRST bachelor's degree.
If you have not obtained a degree, then you MAY still be able to receive some grant money (if you meet the need requirements.) As far as stafford loans, there is an aggregate max you can borrow as an undergrad. student, 23,000 for dependent students and 46,000 for independent students. Once you reach that aggregate max, it doesn't matter if you have a degree or not, you are done with Federal Stafford Loans.
For Alternative or private loans, it will be up the the lender you choose if they want to lend you money or not.
ALL schools have a Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. They are required to by the Federal Gov't. The school sets their own policy, but most have a maximum number of credit that a student can attempt before they are cut off from financial aid. At some schools, if you already have one degree and you are working on a second degree, they will have some kind of second degree form, and they will let you receive loans even if you have attempted your maximum number of credit hours, but if you have not received a degree, they most likely will not.
The best advice, because each school sets there own policy, is to talk with the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend to see what you might qualify for. You may want to check with a few different schools, since they may all have a different policy. Make sure you have filed your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov before you talk to the office.
You can check your aggregate loan limit at nslds.ed.gov.
Good luck
Question: Financial Aid question?
If I have no income what so ever ,will I qualify for the financial aid and how much I might get a month ?
Thanks.
Answer: depends on the situation why you dont have an income, and ...
depends on the situation why you dont have an income, and you dont get it per month, you get it per year, the maximum this year will be about $4700
Answer: Not necessarily. Depending on your age, you probably will ...
Not necessarily. Depending on your age, you probably will have to report your parents income and the amount of financial aid you get would depend on their income and assets. Here are good links regarding this.
Answer: It depends. First of all they will check your status and if ...
It depends. First of all they will check your status and if you are eligible to manage your credit you will qualify. The amount will depend on your need. But now a days it has become much easier for one to get a scholarship. You can try. Best of luck.
To know more you can visit
http://www.scholarshipgrants.blogspot.com
Answer: what is the situation, ask someone you know they will give ...
what is the situation, ask someone you know they will give you more information on what you are looking for.
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