Calgrant for 2017-2018 uses Prior-Prior information? PPY
Since Calgrant uses information from FAFSA, does it flow that Calgrant is also using prior-prior (2015) information?
View ArticleHow long does it take on average to receive Sallie Mae private loan money?
Hello, I wanted to find out how long it takes to receive private loan money from Sallie Mae on average. I'm currently attending Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, and my tuition and room/board are covered, I...
View ArticleHELP! Anyway to get loans with no cosigner?
I'm short on money for the rest of my tuition + my room and board. I may not be able to get a cosigner because my mom's credit sucks. If I can't get the loan, I won't be able to attend, which would...
View ArticleSaving the big bucks in undergrad
Hey, all! I'm currently a college student attending a community college and later transferring to a university. We all know the struggles of tuition and that a lot of us have to pay back what we...
View ArticleCSS Profile to Use Prior-Prior Year Financial Information
I hadn't seen this confirmed her yet, so thought I would make a post. https://www.collegeboard.org/membership/all-access/financial-aid/board-trustees-unanimously-votes-move-prior-prior-year Profile...
View ArticleWhen will I receive my loan
I go to UC Davis and I am trying to buy my computer before school starts . I am taking a 3000 loan and I wanted to know if and how early before school starts do they release the loans . I know that...
View ArticleGates Millennium Scholarship 2017
Hello everyone, I'm currently an upcoming senior and I wanted to know more about the Gates Millennium Scholarship. I visited the website but I still don't understand. For instance, I don't understand...
View ArticleTwo Domiciles - Please help
Hi there, so my issue has to do with the fact that I can claim two domiciles during my application to grad school. The issue of domicile is relevant for FAFSA deadline/scholarship opportunities. The...
View ArticleCan I appeal?
Hello everyone. So recently, becauase of a job change and lack of money, I have become homeless. I was not able to afford my monthly rent and couldn't work out a paymwnt plan with the apartment...
View Article2017 FAFSA, PROFILE and Losing a Job
First time poster and I am very grateful for any advice, as this is our first child going to college (Bioengineering maybe pre-med) and we are newbs to the financial aid system. I am sorry for the...
View ArticleNC A&T State University National Alumni Scholarship: Full Ride
Hi! I'm applying to NC A&T and if I'm accepted I would like to apply for the above scholarship. If you did receive this scholarship, could you please give me a little insight of what kind of...
View ArticleCan Parents itemize housing and meals?
If I'm going to be claimed as dependent on parents tax return, can parents itemized the housing and meal cost?
View ArticleAwarded Cal Grant B, but did not receive
Okay so i have searched google and scanned the webgrants website many times and have not found an answer. Last year for my first year of college i was awarded Cal Grant B but never received it nor got...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Appeal Letter Help
Can someone help me with my financial aid appeal letter? This letter is to appeal to the Financial Aid Committee so I may continue receiving Federal Financial Aid at the University of South Alabama. I...
View ArticleIs this a true statement - private schools never have "in" and "out" of state...
Stated another way - Private school tuition charges are the same for each student no matter where they live. True?
View ArticleScholarships
Hello, I am currently searching for scholarships for college as a rising high school senior. What are some notable scholarships (not college specific, but applicable to any college) that are available...
View ArticleHomeless?
Okay so at age 16 (summer after junior year) my mom thought I was old enough to live on my own so basically she kicked me out. I ended up living with an uncle and his fiance for about 6 months while...
View ArticleTaking into Account "Personal Expenses"
COA numbers add up tuition and fees, room, board, books+supplies, and personal expenses. What does personal expenses really mean? I don't really understand how this adds $4000/year in cost of...
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