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Question: What are some quality U.S universities have low tuition fees?
I'm in Quebec where tuition is close to two grand a year. The other provinces are roughly five grand and that is about as much as I'm willing to spend. I just like to explore options and I know that Canadian university tuition is peanuts compared to state universities.

Answer: The only US schools you'll find for that price are ...

The only US schools you'll find for that price are City/State colleges.

Answer: two grand per year!!!! you cant even attend a community ...

two grand per year!!!! you cant even attend a community college in state(NJ) for 2 grand a SEMESTER which is about what son pays,so thank god for financial aid,cause community college when I went back in the early seventies cost 17 dollars a credit. ha ha long time ago.FEES and parking cost more now per semester than whole 12 credit semesters used to cost.what a shame!!!

Answer: Well the most affordable thing you can do here in NY, is ...

Well the most affordable thing you can do here in NY, is come to CUNY, theres a whole lot of colleges around the city where yearly it would cost over $4000 but like the woman said thank god for financial aid.

Question: Does parent residency matter in FAFSA? or In-state Tuition?
Hi, I am currently living in Arizona with parents and I am going to ASU(Arizona State University) this fall. My parents are going to move to another state before end of this year. My questions are: 1) Will I still be eligible for In-state Tuition? even though parents are going to be in different state? Do colleges care what your parent's residency is? or they just look at students? 2) Will I be qualified for FAFSA even if parents file taxes in different state? and I file in Arizona?

Answer: Check with the university to make sure, but since you are ...

Check with the university to make sure, but since you are still a dependant, I would think that your parents address would be yours also, even if you live on campus.

Answer: Yes your parents residency matters. If you are their ...

Yes your parents residency matters. If you are their dependent you will have issues once they move. In most instances you have to verify residency inorder to qualify for in-state tuition. I mean that is what it means in-state - living in the state - otherwise everyone would do it. Most states do not allow living on campus to count towards in-state. BUt call your school and ask them

Answer: If your parents move after you enroll in college, it ...

If your parents move after you enroll in college, it won't matter one way or the other. If they move before you enroll, you could have a problem. Call your schools admission office to be sure. Fafsa is a federal fin aid application and it won't matter what state you live in.

Question: What is a "GA" in terms of college tuition/payment?
In the context of an invitation to a college by a friend, I was told that he could arrange for out-of-state tuition waivers, and possibly "GA's"-but what are these GA's? I tried to look it up online, but since I don't know what it stands for, I kept getting hits about Georgia. >_< Thanks in advance for your help!!

Answer: Guaranty Agencies (GAs) Good luck with your college ...

Guaranty Agencies (GAs) Good luck with your college applications and aid requests.

Question: My Dad gets disability checks in the mail. Does Illinois have something to pay my tuition due to that?

Answer: You would most likely qualify for some sort of grant based ...

You would most likely qualify for some sort of grant based on that and income.

Question: I am J-2 visa, would like to attend com. college. will I be considered resident (tuition purpose) after 1 year
I am with J-2 visa staying in California since 14 months. I would like to attend community college. Will I be considered california resident (for tuition purpose) after 1 year stay. Thanks.

Answer: I don't believe so. I think you need to have at least a ...

I don't believe so. I think you need to have at least a Green Card, or if you are under 25, I think your parent's would have to live in the community and have at least a Green Card. US colleges do not discount tuition for non-American's. If I went to your country, do you think they would give me a discount to go to college / university? I would highly doubt it.

Answer: No. Your tuition will not go down no matter how long you ...

No. Your tuition will not go down no matter how long you live here as long as you are on a student visa. Being a resident doesn't just mean you live in that state.

Question: Question about in-state tuition classification?
I'm petitioning for in-state tuition. Are they going to send letters to the employers I've listed? My application says that they reserve the right to "independently verify" information I provide them. If anyone has any experience with petitioning for in-state tuition please fill me in.

Answer: The won't send out letters, but they will want to see ...

The won't send out letters, but they will want to see things like an in-state drivers license, W2 forms from your job showing an in-state employer, tax receipts from your personal property taxes, etc. In other words, they aren't going to do the work, they are going to tell you prove you're in-state.

Answer: I had to provide car registration for the state I claimed ...

I had to provide car registration for the state I claimed to be a resident of, I had to provide voter's registration for the state I claimed to be a resident of, I had to provide a driver's license for the state I claimed to be a resident of and all of these documents had to be dated (date they were issued) 12 months prior to the first day of the semester to which I was applying. I also had to provide a letter from employer indicating I had been employed by them in this state. I didn't own property in the state I am a resident of, I am a renter so I had no tax documents to give.

Question: Can I get tuition benefits from my dad's employer?
My dad works at a tech company, do you think I could get some kind of college funding from them?

Answer: Have your dad ask human resources. They would know if their ...

Have your dad ask human resources. They would know if their own company has any such programs. Good luck :D

Answer: depends on if the company is allowed to or not. Ask them.

depends on if the company is allowed to or not. Ask them.

Answer: get a job , stop expecting your old man to support you the ...

get a job , stop expecting your old man to support you the rest of your life

Question: What do tuition costs depend on?
For example, does the campus size and classes depend of how much your tuition is? Or is it the same for everyone in the same college?

Answer: Generally the cost of college tuition is based on what sort ...

Generally the cost of college tuition is based on what sort of funding they receive, if it's a state school versus a private school (like religiously founded universities-Villanova, Eastern, St. Joes). State schools are funded by the state and local taxes and are cheaper, however, often private schools provide scholarships and grants to help lower costs for students. Another factor that plays a role is the type of classes you take. Classes like science, health, sometimes technology and photography classes require extra fees that bump up the cost. I hope this helps!

Answer: Usually at State/City schools, tuition is the same for every ...

Usually at State/City schools, tuition is the same for every student. Private schools however sometimes have tuition varying but the type of program you desire to major in.

Question: Question about taxes and tuition for school?
I have to have $600 bucks by april 10th to pay the rest of tuition or they are threatening to withdraw me from classes and registration and im devastated because ive been working so hard, I will probably only have 150.00 by then....i am going saturday to do taxes ( I know im late) but I was wondering if there is any way they can send tax rebate check to savings account before the 10th, saturday will be the 5th...i know nothing about this stuff and im freaking out ...please help

Answer: If you are this worried, why don't you go talk to ...

If you are this worried, why don't you go talk to someone at your college and see if there are any options...can you charge this a credit card, can you pay little by little or as soon as you get your refund...they may be able to help you out somehow...just kind of plead your case and that your just financially behind right at the moment...maybe they can help you out somehow...good luck... I know it is possible to have your refund directly deposited, but I don't think they could do it that fast... If you work, is there anyway you can get an advance on some money?

Question: Are Graduate students able to get loans to pay for tuition?
I have filled out the fafsa and in SAR it said "Based upon data provided by the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and your grade level, we have determined that you may have received a total amount of undergraduate student loans that is close to or equal to the loan limits established for the federal loan programs. Therefore, your eligibility for additional student loans may be limited." How am I supposed to pay for school? I work at a non profit organization and don't make much money. I can't afford $600/credit!! Are their other loans I am able to take? Should I contact Sallie Mae (that is who I have undergrad loans with) and see if they will give more money to me? Please help!

Answer: There are two sources for student loans -- the federal ...

There are two sources for student loans -- the federal government and private lenders. In order to obtain most federal student loans, you will first need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In mostyou can combine all of your eligible federal student loans into one loan with a Federal Consolidation Loan. Consolidating also locks the interest rate you pay on your loan.

Answer: Consult with your Financial Aid Office. Eventhough I am ...

Consult with your Financial Aid Office. Eventhough I am sure you indicated on your FAFSA that you are a grad. student, for some reason, FAFSA doesn't read that, and when they posted that comment, that is based on undergraduate loan limits. Your aggregate loan limit increases, as a grad student you can borrow up to over $100,000. You should still have plenty of stafford loan elig. left. Grad students are typically eligible for around $20,000 a year. Talk to the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend. You can check your loan limit at www.nslds.ed.gov. Good luck in grad school.

Answer: Yes, contact Sallie Mae, as we have many options for Grad ...

Yes, contact Sallie Mae, as we have many options for Grad students to pay their tuition. You may also want to contact the financial aid office of your school for advice. Links to grad school loan information below.