| Subject | Date Asked |
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| perkins loan | 10/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| self-employment | 9/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| FASFA dependency | 9/18/2009 |
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. ...
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| Stepparents | 9/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| Financial Aid | 9/15/2009 |
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, ...
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| Financial Aid | 9/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| financial aid with a defaulted loan | 9/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| Federal Money for Adopted Children | 9/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| Federal Money for Adopted Children | 9/7/2009 |
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"" ...
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| Federal and State Grants | 9/6/2009 |
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" ...
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| Under 24-years old with Bachelor's Degree going for another Bachelor's Degree: | 8/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Financial Aid | 8/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Off-campus job for international student | 8/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| Financial Aid and Fafsa | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I'm in the process of trying to go back to school after several years and am now filling out the ...
A: I have good news. You won't get penalized for your income so not being able to deduct those ...
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| financial aid for college grad | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My son graduated college May 09 with a bachelor's degree. he is now entering a police academy ...
A: Financial aid is normally only available for undergrad. Wish I had better news. As for what the ...
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| Financial aid for unemployed | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I am working only nine hours a week now compared to working forty hours a week last month. I do go ...
A: First off, financial aid is based on the prior year's income. You can make a case for a sudden drop ...
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| Student Loans | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I am a mother of 2 boys. Older one is 27 and starting his 3rd year in Osteopathic Medicine in NY. I ...
A: He needs to contact the financial aid office at his school, explain his situation, then file the ...
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| Student Loans | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I am a mother of 2 boys. Older one is 27 and starting his 3rd year in Osteopathic Medicine in NY. I ...
A: Your son would be considered "independent" meaning only his income/assets count because he is over ...
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| Fafsa and home ownership | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I live in Europe for work and only spend a month or two stateside each year. This means that I own ...
A: You are correct Michael - this is complicated. I honestly don't know when a "residence" would no ...
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| Scholarship Scams | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Where do you get scholarshis and how do you know which scholarship websites are legitimate? Do you ...
A: www.fastweb.com and www.collegedata.com are two best sites I have ever seen. I don't know about ...
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| MOVING | 7/26/2009 |
Q: i GOT FINANCIAL AID FOR MY DAUGHTER BUT I AM SELLING MY HOUSE AND WILL HAVE MONEY BUT PLAN TO BUY A ...
A: first I apologize for not answering sooner. I was just notified today, the 2nd of August of your ...
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| Financial Aid | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I am 27 yrs old, married with two kids. I was laid off 2 months ago and my unemployment has run ...
A: I'm afraid you can't get living expenses without going into debt. In any event you'll have to file ...
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| students loan | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have recently become unemployed. I have been an elementary education and school librarian. My most ...
A: Yes there is money for a masters. It may not cover all your living expenses. I'd had to see you go ...
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| I really want to go back to school... | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My current situation, might be like a lot of people that are a lot older than myself. I am going to ...
A: Well Dan you don't ask easy questions do you!? You've mentioned a number of issues. You won't be ...
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