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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Fafsa & Finacial Aide | 2/7/2012 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I am trying to return to a school I'd attended previously for a different degree, and I tried to ... A: James, In order for me to answer this question, I'm going to need a bit more information, and some ... | ||
| How Does Migration Affect Financial Aid? | 2/1/2012 | Les Thomas |
| Q: Greetings, I am from the Philippines and will soon be migrating to US. I am in fourth year college ... A: Eli, Thanks for inquiring to AllExperts about Financial Aid. You're question has a few ... | ||
| financial aid with felony and strike. | 1/31/2012 | Les Thomas |
| Q: My son is 18 years old and is going to be convicted of a felony for burglary in the first degree and ... A: Elisa, I am sorry to hear that, I know that is not what you envisioned for your sons life - but we ... | ||
| Scholarship | 1/23/2012 | Les Thomas |
| Q: My mother had me and I never knew my real dad, but when I was 7 my mom married. Another 4 years ... A: Cody, While your situation may have not been the best to live with... there are quite a few ... | ||
| Maharishi University Financial Aid | 1/21/2012 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I'm an international student fro Egypt, I found a university in Fairfield, Iowa which provides a ... A: Ehab, Thanks for the question. The program you're describing is something that is specific to the ... | ||
| Private Student Loan Statistics | 1/20/2012 | Les Thomas |
| Q: Do you know where can I find the number of students taking out private loans for individual colleges ... A: Bruce, You'll have to get with the College Board, or the US Department of Education to get those ... | ||
| fees | 12/28/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I am planning to join a us grad school next autumn.I was wondering if you could tell me the ... A: Jason, Thanks for asking this question. I certainly hope you get accepted to which ever Grad ... | ||
| How can I get a scholarship to study abroad? | 12/22/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: first at all, I want to thank you to read this message and I apologize for my bad English. Well, I ... A: Marcus, Thanks for getting with AllExperts and asking your question. Unfortunately I am not ... | ||
| Studying abroad and financial aid | 12/16/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can help me but I was wondering about the process of receiving financial aid for ... A: Lacey, Thanks for giving me the opportunity to answer your question. First... you should check ... | ||
| Finding Scholarships | 12/12/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I am 21 years old and about to graduate from a community college this winter. I need to transfer to ... A: Kristen, Thanks for allowing me an opportunity to be of service to you. There are many on-line ... | ||
| Financial Aid and 529 | 12/4/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I think we have enough money saved in a 529 to cover our daughter's undergraduate study at a state ... A: Bill, I am smiling as I write this... but it's not because I think it's a funny question... it's ... | ||
| Can't qualify to defer my student loans? | 11/20/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I'm a college graduate and been dealing with a medical condition for several years which began in ... A: Jon, First of all... let me say that I am very sorry to hear that you are wrestling with the ... | ||
| Parent PLUS Loan | 11/12/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I sent a question a week or so back regarding Parent Plus loans, but now I have another. I know ... A: Josh, The best advice I can offer on this questions is for you to contact the lending institution ... | ||
| nafta | 11/5/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I was just accepted to join a community college in the area, and am waiting on some red tape to go ... A: Gene, The best place to start is to contact the Federal Government Office that oversees and ... | ||
| Financial Aid | 11/3/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I'm looking to transfer to St.John's University in the Spring and the school is pretty expensive. I ... A: Ebony, Thanks for the great question... this is one of those that requires a bit more information ... | ||
| Take out a loan to pay off student loans | 10/27/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I am going to owe a lot in loans once I graduate, especially in private loans. I was wondering if I ... A: Josh, The answer to your questions is YES! However... it's going to depend on your credit rating, ... | ||
| taxation of forgiven PLUS Loan due to borrower death | 10/26/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: My wife had taken out about $60,000 in Plus loans for our children's college education. She recently ... A: Scott, Please accept my condolences regarding the passing of your wife. I know how hard it is to ... | ||
| Not your typical Independent student | 10/20/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: My situation is a bit unique (that's what i think) I am a US citizen who grew up in a foreign ... A: Zafran, You are right... this is not a typical student situation. But here's the rules. Once ... | ||
| single mom/student | 10/10/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: I'm a single mom age 33 and a student. I work full time and carry 6 credits/semester. My problem ... A: Jane, Thanks for asking a great question. Many mom's, unfortunately, fall into the same situation ... | ||
| Finding Funds | 10/8/2011 | Les Thomas |
| Q: My question is there anyway someone can get some type of funding if they want too back to school to ... A: Kemonai, Thanks, and great question! There are so many people in the same position you are in ... | ||
| Pell Grant and taxes | 1/29/2011 | Andrew Youngker |
| Q: I am able to claim my daughter on my taxes every other year. Last year she started college and was ... A: The short answer to the question is "yes". According to all the legal garb, you do have to be ... | ||
| Financial aid | 1/28/2011 | Andrew Youngker |
| Q: My daughter is a senior in high school and was excepted into several colleges but I am lost on the ... A: Okay, so the tuition is $22,000 with the other expenses bringing the total to $35,000. The merit ... | ||
| Financial aid | 1/28/2011 | Andrew Youngker |
| Q: My daughter is a senior in high school and was excepted into several colleges but I am lost on the ... A: There are several things here, but the most important is to complete the FAFSA. This form needs to ... | ||
| grants etc | 1/25/2011 | Andrew Youngker |
| Q: I want to return to school at a 2 year college to get an associates degree. It's state school and I ... A: Congratulations on wishing to attend school again. At any school there is a thing called the student ... | ||
| Finacial aid and student loans | 1/22/2011 | Andrew Youngker |
| Q: I was wondering if I can get financial aid and student loans while having 3 separate felonies that ... A: I do know that the FAFSA is very clear on drug related charges. I am not sure if a felony charge ... | ||
| Scholarshhips | 1/20/2011 | Andrew Youngker |
| Q: my name is shameka bradford and I was adopted at the age of 10 and i am currently 19 years of age, ... A: Congratulations for graduating this upcoming year. As far as scholarships go, sign up for ... | ||
| Financial Aid for my daughter | 1/11/2011 | Andrew Youngker |
| Q: I am a single mother who will be sending her daughter to college next year. My daughter wants to go ... A: There are a few things that need to be considered when sending a child to college, whether it's ... | ||
| perkins loan | 10/2/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: when i had attended college i had received the perkin's loan. my plan was to finish college but i ... A: I don't know much about loans. I am more of a financial aid consultant in terms of getting aid to ... | ||
| self-employment | 9/24/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: My husband and I are both self-employed (same business)and combined income is less than $100,000. ... A: The FASFA asks for Adjusted gross income which for self employed people is lower because you can ... | ||
| FASFA dependency | 9/18/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: My situation is a long and complicated one, but I have no where else to turn. I took out a SallieMae ... A: As you have found, FASFA is a complex world and there is no way to really help you via email. ... | ||
| Stepparents | 9/16/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: I am Eric Broker and I am a Junior in High School. Paying for college and being elligible for ... A: Unfair is the best word for it. It is not based on what you receive from your parents (including ... | ||
| Financial Aid | 9/15/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: This may be just the same thing you hear every day but I have an odd situation. I got pel the last ... A: I think you are in a tough spot. I think you will have to work and go to school at the same time, ... | ||
| Financial Aid | 9/15/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: This may be just the same thing you hear every day but I have an odd situation. I got pel the last ... A: Couple of questions: What do you need the money for if tuition is so cheap? What exactly have the ... | ||
| financial aid with a defaulted loan | 9/13/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: i was wondering if i can still qualify for aid/grants or possibly a loan to go back to school? i ... A: I don't honestly know, but I doubt it. It shouldn't however affect your ability to get grant ... | ||
| Federal Money for Adopted Children | 9/8/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: This question may be a frequently asked one, but looking around on google is just a pain. My ... A: Like I said, he cannot claim independent status unless he meets the criteria. He could get married ... | ||
| Federal Money for Adopted Children | 9/7/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: This question may be a frequently asked one, but looking around on google is just a pain. My ... A: Hope you're having a nice weekend. OK here is how it works. He has to apply by filing the "FASFA"" ... | ||
| Federal and State Grants | 9/6/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: I had heard that parents should NOT claim their children when they are in college or even better ... A: No this is not the case. The gov't has wised up concerning kids who try to claim "independent" ... | ||
| Under 24-years old with Bachelor's Degree going for another Bachelor's Degree: | 8/30/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: I am 23-years old (will turn 24 next August) and already have a B.S. in Entertainment Business from ... A: First off residency is only an issue with respect to in-state tuition. You're well beyond those ... | ||
| Financial Aid | 8/25/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: I will be graduating highschool soon and I was wondering is it still possible for me to receive ... A: Well the answer is yes. You can get aid no matter what your grades are. It won't help of course ... | ||
| Off-campus job for international student | 8/24/2009 | David Disraeli |
| Q: I am an international student at local community college. I've attended 2 semester and going on 3rd. ... A: I don't know what is available for international students. Sorry. You can always ask the financial ... | ||
Les Thomas
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer just about any question that is asked about the College Process, Financial Aid, Admissions, Acceptance, Community Service, Scholarships, Grants, Free Money, Loans, etc.
Experience
I'm currently a partner in a company dedicated to helping parents lower the cost of college for their students, and have been providing solutions for over 4 years, and have researched the College Process for the past 10 years.
Organizations
National Association of College Funding Advisors, BBB, College Planning Network, NICCP, NACAC (National Associaion of College Admissions Counselors)
Publications
Website: www.collegefundingconnection.org
Education/Credentials
Criminal Justice Degree from the USAF College - Certificated in Communication Psychology equaling Doctorate Level studies.
Awards and Honors
Recognized Public Speaker, Business Consultant, Trainer, and Motivational Speaker.
Past/Present Clients
Literally Thousands... however Privacy Policy prohibits any information be revealed.
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