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Question: Will my financial aid be affected if I take courses not required by my major?
I am attending a community college, pursuing an associate of applied science in business. I have taken an interest in speech classes and would like to take 4 or 5 courses in this field. However, degree program does not require these courses, I am just wanting to take them to broaden skillset, as I believe speech is an integral part of management and business in general. Plus, it wouldn't look bad on a resume to list the extra coursework in speech. My concern, I don't want it to affect financial aid. Anyone know if it will affect it, or have any experience with this?
Answer: I have done the same thing and it has not affected ...
I have done the same thing and it has not affected financial aid.
Answer: It can. Too many classes you don't need or drop a bunch ...
It can. Too many classes you don't need or drop a bunch and they will eventually cut your fin aid off. A few won't hurt you. but make a habit of it and eventually it'll get you.
Answer: Those classes probably will not change your financial aid as ...
Those classes probably will not change your financial aid as long as your are demonstrating that you are advancing towards earning your degree. The government has a 150% rule .. so if for instance you are earning a four year degree then you will have six years to earn your degree. Classes outside of your mandatory requirements will count towards your overall credits taken.
So taking two classes in addition to your required classes should not affect your overall elgibility for finanical aid. However, if you do it too much then you may loose elgibility in future semesters.
Question: Independent Student for financial aid purposes?
It is understanding that you have to be 24 years old to be considered an independent student. But what if you are 23 years old and applying for financial and will be 24 the next semester? Meaning at the start of fall semester I will be age 23 and the start of spring semester I will be 24. Am I eligible to be an independent student considering I will be qualified and later in the school year
Answer: you will be considered an Independent Student if:
1. ...
you will be considered an Independent Student if:
1. You are enrolled in a Masters program, Doctorate Degree, or graduate Certification program
* age does not matter, if you are enrolled in any of these types of programs you are considered and independent student
2. You have a child or children that are your legal dependent(s)
* you may have a family member etc. that is considered your dependent?he/she does not necessarily have to be a child
3. You are married
4. You are under the age of 24 and both of your parents are deceased
5. You were a ward of your state until you were 18 years of age
6. You are 24 years of age or older
7. You are a Veteran of the United States Armed Force
The most important aspect of this is to remember that your school has the right to reassess certain circumstances. Some students have no contact with their parents?so therefore cannot use their tax information for filing the FAFSA. If this is the situation?you must collaborate with the officials at your school?s Financial Aid Office?so they are aware of your specific situation.
Go ahead and apply as an independent student, they will likely deny you, then ask for a review, give them the circumstances and they will probably work with you.
Answer: The question actually reads, "Were you born before Jan ...
The question actually reads, "Were you born before Jan 1, 1985?" If the answer to this question is NO, then you would still be considered a dependent for that FULL academic year.
Question: Scholarships and financial aid.?
My current financial contribution to financial aid is Zero. (so basically it covers tuition and books). I am going to apply for some scholarships. But how do they work? Will I get less in financial aid because of them? Do they work like financial aid where if you have any left over after tuition and books the school cuts you a check with the remainder? Or does the money just get sent directly to you? I've never gotten a scholarship before, so I am just wondering how they will work =) thanks in advance.. I will pick a best answer!
thanks for the info already- I am a single mom and full time 2nd year college student- but ive never applied for scholarships before- I also am on fastweb and have about 20 I can apply for currently.
Answer: You have to read the fine print for each scholarship to find ...
You have to read the fine print for each scholarship to find out the paying options. Some will give you a divided check; for example, I won one $5000 scholarship, where they give me one $1000 check for the first 3 years and a $2000 check the fifth year. Many large scholarships ($1000 or over) divide the scholarship among all the years that you are in school. Also, some only cover tuition, but some cover tuition, books, fees, or even room and board. Once again, read the fine print or even contact the organization via the "for further questions" number or email.
Yes, the FAFSA does ask if you have won any scholarship money. However, even if you were really poor and on a lot welfare, the government will not fully cover your cost usually, so it's best to try and apply for scholarships and financial aid.
Colleges also offer scholarships, which, unless they are a full scholarship, can be used in addition to other scholarships. If you have a full scholarship from your college, most scholarship-giving organizations will not allow you to apply or win a scholarship.
If your college does give you a non-full price scholarship, and when adding in other scholarships and financial aid, you end up with more money than you need, usually the college will be the one to pay cash for the extra amount.
That's about all I can help you with, but please check with the colleges and scholarship organizations for further fine print and other info.
Some good sites to find scholarship listings on are:
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
and your high school site or other high school sites
Hope this helps you!
Question: I'm really poor. I get financial aid for college. Can I get any other funds from Government? Please help!?
Answer: Ever thought about getting a job?
Ever thought about getting a job?
Answer: In the spectrum of educational funding, scholarships and ...
In the spectrum of educational funding, scholarships and grants are the "free money." These awards do not need to be repaid. In general, scholarships are given based on merit and grants are given based on financial need. They may be awarded based on need, or excellence in academics or other areas, or on a combination of both. The aid may be given by the federal or state government.
Many scholarships awarded to University students have separate processes, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application forms. The resource links provided here will introduce you to a wide spectrum of possibilities available from the University and numerous other philanthropic agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Now the question is that how college funding works, the types of scholarships available, how to find them and how to apply for them. That?s pretty standard issue for a website about scholarships, although we think if you?ll pardon us saying so, that we?ve done an excellent and job of being comprehensive and readable. Here?s what?s different.
Scholarships are the ideal form of student aid, as they're basically gifts that never have to be repaid. On the other hand, student loans must be repaid, but they're made at very low interest rates, and you're usually you're not required to begin repayment until six months after you graduate. Some student loans require you to prove financial need, but some of them don't. Many students turn to student loans as a method to pay for college. Basically, if you cannot get access to the free money you have to borrow it in the form of a student loan.
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Answer: check out fastweb.com
check out fastweb.com
Answer: There is a lot if misconceptions about financial aid...there ...
There is a lot if misconceptions about financial aid...there is a lot more out there than most people realize, whether it is from the school, government or both.
Not sure on the details but worth looking into for sure...dont be discouraged.
if you go to www.campuscompare.com , they have a resource section with lots of information about financial aid, what kinds, who can apply and so on....
check it out, it could put more money back into your pocket!!
goodluck!
Question: financial aid question!!?
i'm currently a junior and family is in a dilemma..
so we moved from washington to california about a year ago and so we obviously sold our house. but as most people know cali's house market is too expensive for us so we just kept our money in the bank.. nonetheless the money in the bank is not sufficient to cover tuition at a good private school. will this money in the bank prohitibit me from getting a good financial aid? should we buy a house or what should we do if we can't buy a house?
Answer: If you live with ur parents it goes based off their income ...
If you live with ur parents it goes based off their income and I do believe they ask if you have money in a savings, but I'm not sure on that Go to fafsa.ed.gov and then go to faq.
Answer: There is a question on the fafsa asking how much your ...
There is a question on the fafsa asking how much your parents have in cash, savings and checking. This is used in calculating your EFC. Equity in a house is not considered when calculating your EFC.
I would be very leery of buying or doing anything drastic re real estate to help you with "financial aid". Why? There is no guarantee that you would qualify for the "Free" financial aid even WITHOUT the money from the house in the bank. Most folks qualify for lots of LOANS to go to private schools. And even if you do qualify for the free stuff, its not a lot compared to what your parents have access to in the bank. Most people who can afford a house don't qualify for the free money anyway.
Word of friendly advise. DON'T expect your parents to use this money for your expensive private education. This is something they have worked long and hard for, and need this money for their retirement. If you want a private education, look for alternative solutions.
Food for thought.
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