Lost Scholarships - Saint Louis University
I received an email today saying that I have lost my scholarship for Saint Louis University. I want to appeal this decision, has anyone had any experience doing this? I have a 2.9 GPA and need a 3.2 to...
View ArticleCar mortgage effects on Finacial Aid and TAP
I am currently a sophomore at Brooklyn College and eligible for both finacial aid and TAP, i wonder if having a car mortgage going to have any effects that would deduct my FAFSA or TAP.
View ArticleGetting Accepted does NOT mean that a Merit Scholarship will be forthcoming....
In fall, many students pay little attention to the financial aspects of paying for college. Many assume that "grants and merit scholarships" will make their dreams affordable. Many don't even bother to...
View ArticleCollege Debt post college and no job?
Are there many people like me that have alot of college debt and currently cannot find a job in their chosen field? I am trying to do contract work and hope to find permanent work in the future. But I...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Chances in Undergraduate College if completed High School from...
My son got admitted to Phillips Academy this year and will be attending the same for the remaining 3 years of high school. We could afford for him to go there because he got 80% scholarship/financial...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan-LSA Award Package
I had to submit additional documents for the office of financial aid to review. Can anyone give me an estimate on how long it will be until I receive an award package?
View ArticleWhich colleges offer great merit scholarship opportunities?
1) Which colleges, in your experience, really take care of their students financially? 2) Are merit scholarships mainly based on objective or subjective stuff in your application?
View ArticleIndependent on FAFSA but Dependent on parents....question about money paid on...
So, I am applying for the fafsa. I actually already submitted my application but now I think I made a mistake? So I'm waiting until it's done processing so it lets me go back and make a correction....
View ArticleCan undeclared major get loan at UCSD?
Hey everyone I was just accepted into UCSD as an undeclared major but I applied to get into Computer Science. I will pursue getting into that program however I was wondering if I could still get a loan...
View Article5th year Senior & FAFSA
A friend said her kid has not filled out the FAFSA for the upcoming school year, and they thought June 1st was the deadline. They are scrambling to get the new user id and password and get it filled...
View ArticleHelp me evaluate my options for affording college?
Hello all, I'm looking over my options for financing college, and as per usual it seems I'm realizing I can't afford it too late in the game. I'm looking to attend UMass Amherst. It looks like it's...
View ArticleMerit Scholarships for East Coast Schools
I am looking for mostly East Coast/Mid Atlantic schools that give generous merit aid, especially to out of state students in the case of non-PA schools. My stats are: 33 ACT 1380 new SAT (740 English,...
View ArticleRaise.me - one parent's report on how it works and whether it's worth it
Raise.me is a website where students are awarded microscholarships for incremental achievements such as getting a good grade in a class or participating in an EC or sport. I thought I'd kick the tires...
View ArticleDear International Students Seeking Financial Aid: YOU CAN DO IT!
I'm writing this post because I wish I had found something like this two years ago, when I first decided to apply to US Colleges. To all my fellow international students: do not be discouraged! You can...
View ArticleMoved: 2 Colleges Closing This week - Dowling & St. Catherine
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View ArticleScholarship resources
Are there good scholarship resources independent of schools out there? I've had sites that have a lot of $500 dollars or $1000 dollar scholarships that are just by chance. I'm looking for a site that...
View ArticleWhy do I have to report scholarships?
Hello! I am a graduating senior attending University in the fall, and I have won several private scholarships to help me pay for it. I was not eligible for any grants or scholarships from my school, so...
View ArticlePell Grant and full time vs. part time
1. How many credits are considered full time? 2. How many credits are considered part time? 3. How much is the max amount of a Pell grant one can receive going part time? 4. For how many semesters can...
View ArticleFAFSA Mistake!!!
I got my financial aid package from my school today and realized the numbers seemed higher than they did last year. I went back to look at my FAFSA and realized a mistake was made on one of the...
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