Leeward College - College Aid Knowledge Base

College Aid Knowledge Base

What EFC score is necessary for financial college aid? My EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) is 2971. How much money (if any) does that qualify me to get for college in financial aid? What are Pell Grants exactly? Does my EFC qualify me for Pell Grants? What else might my EFC qualify me for?

is there such a thing as government college aid for bankrupt families? my parents want me to find out cause they heard from a friend that the government gives aid to families who have declared brankruptcy trying to get a kid into college. i've been looking online but haven't found anything, if possible links for more information would be ideal when answering this question. i need to know asap or i cant get into college thanks.

What are the tax implications of being married & filing seperately? How will this affect my kids college aid? I seperated with my husband in May because of his drug abuse and violence, with some cheating thrown in. Tax time is coming up. I have 2 children (20 and 22) attending full time college. They are my children, not his. Would filing married but seperately adversely affect my aticipated tax refund? How would this affect doing the FASFA's for student aid since I would need his financial info to complete them? We are not reconciling and I dont anticipate him cooperating with me on these issues. I know there are really 2 questions, but they are related

Is College Aid actually driving up the cost of College? College has always been expensive for the average family. However, it has only been in the last twenty years or so that the cost has started skyrocketing past the rate of inflation. Is it possible that the colleges are raising tuitions because the government is so willing to raise aid?

are there any secrets for completing a college foundation application for college aid/loans/assistance? I am attempting to complete a college foundation application for any type of financial aid assistance etc for my high school senior. During these economic times, I need all the help I can get so she does not have to put the acceptance letter in the drawer. Of course, I want to be honest but any tips on completing this that will ensure she get some financial aid.My husband was suppose to complete the app but of course he did not. Please help?

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID - How to switch over the financial aid when transfering? I am currently a student at a University, and would like to switch to a community college. (If you haven't gone to college yet, community colleges save you SO much money). Anyways, I do not know how to get my Financial Aid Re-Configured so that it will go to the other school. Please help if you can! Thanks!

What income is poor enough for college financial aid? Hi, next year I'll be applying to Georgetown (my dream school), but i noticed that they dont give out any merit based scholarships except for sports (which dosent apply to me). However, Georgetown does offer financial aid. How poor does one have to be to qualify for financial aid? My dad is a cabinet maker and my mom is a nurse, and together they earn about $100,000 before taxes. I have a brother and a sister that also need to go to college in 2-3 years. We have no college savings, but we do have A LOT of credit card debt. I know I'm not poor, its just that we can in no way afford Georgetown! If accepted, is it likely that I will get financial aid?

How do I apply for college financial aid without a HS class rank? I graduated from a private high school, and I requested my transcript so I can apply for college financial aid (the FAFSA, scholarships, etc). And I just realized that the school doesn't provide my class rank. How do I complete financial aid applications without an official class rank, and will this lower my chances of getting financial aid? Thanks.

Out of state community college financial aid eligibility? Are you still eligible to receive financial aid, if you're planning to attend an out of state community college. Can the government deny aid because it's out of state?

for college financial aid is it better to have debt or eliminate it? I own a home and have roughly $100,000 mortgage. I also have another property but have no mortgage but I have rental income coming in. How does that affect my son's college financial aid in 2 years? Should I sell the property and pay off the mortgage and have no debt, or keep it?

What agencies do I need to contact to apply for community college financial aid? What agencies do I need to contact to apply for community college financial aid? Including possible help with living expenses.

How does unemployment status help you toward going to college(financial aid/grants) and how does it work? Im looking into going to college and am currently drawing unemployment and was wondering how much it would help as far as financial aid or how does being unemployed benefit you while trying to go to college for a better education? Thanks in advance.

Question for People who live in Canada? I am moving to Toronto? I want to know about College Aid? I am a canadian citizen. I have never lived in Canada, but want to know if I can get help from the government if I move there? Will they give me some kind of aid and pay for my college and provide me housing since i am a citizen? I am asking for a friend? She is 18 and lives in Europe and will be moving to Toronto?

What do I do for college Financial Aid if I have an International Parent? I am an Alabama resident college student. I'm having trouble filling out my FAFSA online. My mother lives in Germany; she has a US Social Security Number. My father is from the US, but he will not fill-out his income tax information for 2007. I am trying to apply for aid without being labeled as an international student. What can I do to complete my FAFSA without breaking the law?

What is the process for Financial Aid for college? How does one obtain a scholarship? What is the process and requirements? Same questions for the other forms of financial aid. If you have any information about college financial aid, I would appreciate learning what you know. Thank you!

Do you have to report college financial aid as income to unemployment? Lousy job market has forced me to go back to school for something more marketable. Have been on unemployment for several months. Soon I will start back to college and will be receiving federal financial aid for it. Do I have to report this to the unemployment office as income? I live in PA if that helps.

What did Obama say his plans for financial aid for college students? Did he lay out any specific plans to for college financial aid? If so, what does he plan to do? Is he going to increase federal grant money for college students? I need specifics. Did he say anything about the issue or not?

How long does it take to apply and get approved / enrolled into college ? financial aid ? how long does it take for a parent to process application for child for college ? determine if there is financial aid / borrow money if needed ? what is processing time for this ?

Does every man have to register for selective service even if you arent applying for college financial aid? I'm applying for financial aid for college, and it says I have to register for Selective service? Does this only go for people who apply for Financial Aid? Or Does every male citizen above the age of 18 have to register for it?

If my husband and I file our tax return separately, do I have a better chance for college financial aid? We are a middle income family, He works full time, I work very part time, and attend college. Even though they say our EFC is 14000 that does not mean we have it! Previous student loans, mortgage, bills etc all add up. I am never eligible for anything beyond an unsubsidized federal loan, and our credit is shaky at best, we are not eligible for a private loan. If we file "married filing separate" will I be able to receive additional financial aid?

What is college financial aid advisory? My parents got a letter from college financial aid advisory. It asks for personal information and 59 dollars. Is it true or something else?

Question about college financial aid for student living on own due to special circumstances? If a 20 yr. old college student is already receiving financial aid for college tuition, but is now going to be living on their own due to abusive home life, are they eligible for any additional aid for living expenses? They are full-time student, working part-time. Thanks!

Will I get back the money I paid for my college from financial aid? I was suspended from my college financial aid about a year ago and I've had to pay my own way since. My cousin told me that if I get my aid reinstated, I'll get back the money I paid the previous semesters and the aid itself will pay for them. That sounds strange to me, so I'm wondering if that's true or not? Thanks.

Will not claiming my 16 year old child on taxes help when he applies for college financial aid? I'm worried about paying for my son's college and, with him being 16, there isn't much time to save. I've heard that if he hasn't been claimed on his parent's taxes as a dependent for 2 years prior to applying, he may qualify for a Pell grant and other financial aid. But I can't find anything in writing to support that. Should I not claim him this year?

What I have in the bank will affect College Financial Aid? When I file my FAFSA, do the people check how much money I have in the bank account before approving my Federal grants/loans? What about the college financial aid office? Do they check before deciding how much money to give you? My parents say that I shouldn't have more than $500 in my bank account at any one point. But I want to open a savings account because I really need to control my splurging. Does anyone know the answer to this? Thanks!!!

Is there a way to become independent on the college financial aid form (FAFSA) before being 24? I'm 22, my parents do not support me, and I need the financial aid to be solely on my income for the FAFSA college financial aid form. I do not have children, I'm not married, I'm not in the military and do not plan on entering, and I don't intend on waiting until I'm 24 years old to attend college. I am a New York City resident for over two years.

Question about applying for college financial aid? I am going to be applying for aid to go back to school. I will more than likely qualify for pell grants. My question is- do they give you a little more than just the expense of the classes and books? I am a mom trying to go back to college, and I am concerned about lost wages. Any knowlege of how this works?

How does off campus housing affect college aid? I'm thinking about living off campus next year, but worried about how this will affect my aid. When doing FAFSA it asks about your housing plans. The school also determines how much aid you need...presumably by tuition, dorm charges, and other fees. If I live off campus will they factor in some money for housing when determining my aid? I'm doing this to try to save money, but if it's going to cost me aid wise it's pointless. Thanks.

If my father was honorably discharged from the army, am i eligible for more college aid? I heard rumor that i could qualify for more financial aid or certain grants because my father was in the military.

Is anybody aware of an account or investment that does not count against college financial aid, efc calc? A coworker saw a flyer for a seminar for an investment that does not count against college financial aid. Or EFC calculation. He cannot find the flyer. Is anybody aware of this investment? Is this somekind of life insurance? Thank you.

Does college financial aid include living expenses, or just college-related expenses? I'm totally broke and come from a broke family but want to go to college(and probably should too). I'm also wondering which is better between federal financial aid or from a bank. What are my options?

What should I do about financial aid and college? I am at a loss for words. I really need some financial aid for college and I do not qualify for the FAFSA because I live in a house that has a high EFC. What should I do in this situation because I am going to college next year in the fall. Should I take out loans?? HELP!!! I am so angry by this situation but there was nothing that I could do about it! All of my friends are now running circles around me and I am so sad.

Where can I get college financial aid? I'm looking for financial aid for college, maybe for an online degree. Do they offer that?

How to apply for Financial Aid at college? I'm planning on talking a class at GCC (Glendale Community College) next semester. But I'm planning on getting financial aid. I was trying to get that online but I'm not exactly sure how to. Please help me. Thanks!

How does one start the process of getting financial aid for college? Will start going to college soon (in 6 months) and need financial aid? whats the process? best way to go at it? secrets to get the best aid? Thanks!

What are my chances of getting some financial aid for college? I attend a local community college and I am a nursing major. I still live at home and I make 12K a year. My dad made 80k last year but has since lost his job. I am wondering where to apply for financial aid and what my chances are of getting any?

Where can I find information about getting financial aid for college with a disability? I have digital hearing aids and am a solid student; well qualified to go to any college of my choice. I'd like to know if I get any financial aid for college, specifically for students with disabilities. Any information is gladly accepted. Thanks.

What happens to my fiance's financial aid for college after we get married? My fiance is 26 and an older college student due to serving in the Army immediately after high school. We plan on marrying next August and he will still have a year or two of school after that. Isn't it possible for a married couple to file taxes separately or together and does one option allow for a married college student to get more financial aid then the other?

How do I apply for financial aid for college? Do I have to contact the college I want to go to or is there another agency I would have to contact? Also the school I want to go to is about 20,000 a year. My parents are divorced. My mother has cystic fibrosis and does not work My father makes around 45k a year Could I get good financial aid?

What are most requirements for Financial Aid in College? Ive been trying to find out Eligibility for financial Aid but it doesnt give you circumstances. My family is not rich and not poor, but theyre mortgage is very high and im using savings bonds to pay for college. Plus I work full time. I know you can also get scholarships for nursing, and a hospital would put you through school but I cant seem to find information on that either, not even at the board sites, all they offer is partial grants. Help?

What are the benefits of being US citizen (vs greencard) for college--financial aid, scholarship, etc? so basically, what kind of benefits can a US citizen have versus that of a green card holding resident9 in terms of financial aid, scholarships, anything related to college (&paying for it)

how is the economic crisis going to affect my college finacial aid? I plan on going to a UC starting the fall of 2009 and I was wondering how hard would colleges get hit by the crisis. Am I going to get less aid and if yes how much less?

Does purchasing a home decrease the eligibility of financial aid for college? Hey world! I am a college student who wants to purchase a home in 2010. Reason being, I'm tired of renting a tiny apartment. Would this decrease the eligibility for financial aid?

How can my wife get financial aid for college? My wife owes Okie State 3k and had to drop out of college. She wants to go back now but we don't have 3k to pay them back for the other stuff. Can we get financial aid to cover that previous 3k???

Where to look or applay for college finacial aid ? I really need to get a finacial aid inorder to mantain my college expense. I don't know how to get it. I will be greatfull for any tip.

10 points: How much does financial aid affect college admission? Okay, in all honesty, how much does financial aid affect college admission into top-tier schools, such as Ivies, Georgetown, Boston College, and Northwestern. I'm hoping to apply to these schools for admission in fall of 2012. My parents are offering to pay, but I don't want to burden them too much. I know some schools are "need blind", but in actuality, how much does financial aid affect college admission.

How much time do i need to be living in New York to receive their states Financial Aid for college? I currently live in New Jersey and am planning on going to one of the CUNY colleges in New York. I am extremly short on money and will need lots of help, so im wondering if anyone knows anything about the financial aid program or any other program that can help me pay for college. =] thanxx.

How Long Do I Have To Wait Before I Can Get Financial Aid For College? Right now I'm living in Georgia, But I'm moving to Florida pretty soon. I'm planning on attending college there. I want to apply for financial aid, but I heard I would have to be a resident there for at least a year.

How long before i plan to start college should i apply to the school and apply for financial aid? Well i'm a senior in highschool, and i'm about to finish my first semester. I'm not really sure when i should start applying for financial aid for college? i'm planning to start in the fall of 2010 .. so any help would be great :D

Does having a bank effect the amount of financial aid you can get for college? I've heard that if i have an active bank account when applying for financial aid for college i may be limited on the amount of aid i get or denied all-together. Just wondering what i needed to know. And please provide valid sources, as this is an important matter.

Is there a limit placed on excess financial aid for college? Every semester students at my college (and other schools I am sure) are given excess financial aid if we were awarded more than necessary to cover tuition and other fees. I was simply wondering if they have a cut off point for how much you could possibly receive. If not, what is the most you have ever heard of someone getting or perhaps gotten yourself?

My W2's were destroyed and I need copies for my husband's college aid soon? My husbands financial aid is being audited and both of our W2s were destroyed when a leaking pipe flooded our apartment. Can the IRS provide copies? I need these in the next 4 weeks!

Where can a non-resident student get financial aid for college in California? My boyfriend just started college and since he was born in Mexico, unfortunately doesn't qualify for financial aid. He was approved to have his tuition reduced to the $26 per unit fee but it makes it hard to take multiple classes in one semester. If you know about ANY type of aid: scholarships, grants, etc, please let me know. By the way, he's attending Goldenwest College. Thank you.

I am moving from MN to CA, how long do I have to wait to apply for financial aid for college? Also, would I still be elgible for student loans right away if not financial aid? Are there special scholarships or programs I can work for to help get money to pay for college? I am planning to get my masters in psychology. Thanks!

If a relative sets up an account for a minor, does it interfere with financial aid for college? A relative wants to put life insurance benefits from a deceased family member in my kids' names. I'm worried that whatever amount it might be, it will interfere with their ability to receive financial aid for college later, which they certainly will need. Should I ask him to put it in my husbands' and my names?

How can I get financial aid for college? HI I was v\wondering where can I find financial aid to go to college.

If I stayed out a semester would I lose federal aid for college? Ok, so I have went to college for 2 years and received my Associates degree. I want to get my bachelors but have struggled over what school to attend. I think I made a bad choice in my college selection and I want to take a semester off to really think about what school to attend. Would I lose my aid? Thanks!

Up to how many years can I receive financial aid for college in NY (Tap,Pell) How does it work exactly? I currently have 114 credits i didn't complete my degree yet.I took a break this yr from college and I'm attending a different accredited institution. Can I use my financial aid this yr, while planing to complete my degree in the future.

Does anyone know how to declare as an independent for college aid? I'm a 21 year old from Indiana who's attending school at the University of Michigan. Since I'm out of state my tuition bill is HUGE, and my parents refuse to help me pay. They wouldn't help if I had stayed in state, either. Anyway, because I'm only 21, I have to show my parents' income on my FAFSA/to my school, and it's causing me to get little aid. I've had to take out huge loans to help cover the expenses, but I'm becoming scared of taking out any more loans as I don't know if I'll be able to pay them off after graduating. Could anyone offer me any suggestions? Oh, and I've been working to help pay for school/apartment/food, etc. I haven't JUST been taking out huge loans. Oh, and my dad refuses to co-sign a loan in case he needs to take one out, and my mom is under his control and won't co-sign, either. Thanks!

How does a parent divorce affect college financial aid? My parents are getting a divorce. I am going to be a freshman in college next year. I've already gotten my financial aid for this year, so that shouldn't change (right?) but I wasn't sure if this would affect my financial aid for the next years. My parent's income should stay roughly the same, albeit seperate. Okay, additional question: Do I just get to pick which parent I want to report? I haven't lived with my parents for a year now and probably won't live with them again, so I don't technically have one or the other that I live with... My dad makes less money, am I allowed to say that I live with him for that reason?

Will I get more aid in college because my siblings will enter college? The financial aid rewards letter sent from a college stated that if I have siblings entering/leaving college my financial aid awards will change. I almost have tuition covered (about 5k) and my EFC is 0 so even if my sister enters college next year will I really get to pay less?

Is an unlawful possession of marijuana ticket going to make me loose financail aid for college? i was in my roommates care when we got stopped by security and caught with possession. security called the police and we each got UPM tickets. i have done some research and found that i'm not going to have to pay more then a $100 fine. am i looking at anything else? this is mine and his first offense. should i worry about loosing my financial aid for college?

Anyone know anything about getting financial aid for college? Besides filling out a fasfa, what r some other ways to get financial aid for college? Preferably not loans based on credit. Any info will be helpful. Thanks.