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| Subject | Date Asked |
| TUITION | 5/31/2012 |
| Q: I LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA, & WAS ATTEMPTING TO DO "DISTANCE LEARNING" VIA ONLINE CLASSES AT CENTRAL ... A: Kristi, Thanks for your vote of confidence in me. Whew... this was a long one. The best way to ... | |
| tuition billing | 5/28/2012 |
| Q: Thomas, This question is a little different from those related to financial aid and scholarships. ... A: Maria, Thanks for the question. First of all - if the student did register for the upcoming ... | |
| finding a scholership | 5/20/2012 |
| Q: my name is ran I'm 38 , M.A in religious study, ex-Buddhist monk, expert yoga teacher, Israeli ... A: Ran, This is going to require some homework on your part to get the correct answers. Typically ... | |
| Student Loans | 5/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a question regarding refinance of student loans. I am in school but just learned I have ... A: Mike, I'm sorry to hear that you've reached your limit. There are things that everyone can do to ... | |
| aid in another state | 5/1/2012 |
| Q: tuition in many colleges is a lot higher for students from outside that state. How can one change ... A: David, Sorry to have to tell you...but you can't just become a resident of another State after ... | |
| Federal Loans vs. Private Loans for Grad School | 4/25/2012 |
| Q: I have been accepted to Georgetown University for my master's degree, which is incredibly exciting, ... A: Mary, Congratulations on being accepted to Georgetown University. Georgetown is a wonderful ... | |
| Financial Aid | 4/21/2012 |
| Q: Ok, so my parents just decided to separate at the end of the month. I am moving out with my mother. ... A: Sid, I am sorry to hear that things could not be worked out with your parents. As far as the ... | |
| Financial Aid | 4/20/2012 |
| Q: Ok, so my parents just decided to separate at the end of the month. I am moving out with my mother. ... A: Sid, Sorry to hear about the separation, but in order for your EFC to change... I'm afraid Mom and ... | |
| student aide | 4/17/2012 |
| Q: My child who is 17 has a summons for possession of usable amount of marijuana. I am applying to ... A: Mary, The FAFSA form has to be completed accurately, because when you electronically sign it, and ... | |
| student's financial aid with a divorced parents | 4/14/2012 |
| Q: Les, i have two questions: 1. My son is going to apply collages at the end of this year. i divorced ... A: Julia, Thanks for the questions... there is no doubt I can help you with this - however we should ... | |
| Scholarships | 4/9/2012 |
| Q: Les, my 19 yr old daughter, has taken a couple courses at a community college in Houston, TX. She's ... A: Ed, First of all, I have to tell you this - and I realize it may not be the direction your daughter ... | |
| Finacial Aide | 4/7/2012 |
| Q: In that case is there a way I can get aide directly from Fafsa instead of through the school in ... A: James, The FAFSA is a form. You can't get financial aid from a form. You get financial aid from ... | |
| Grants | 4/6/2012 |
| Q: I am looking for any free money or grants I can get for when I attend school again in the summer and ... A: James, I don't know what college you've selected... but for them to tell you that the FAFSA does ... | |
| Grants | 4/6/2012 |
| Q: I am looking for any free money or grants I can get for when I attend school again in the summer and ... A: James, The FAFSA is not for College Loans. Who ever told you this either works in a glue factory, ... | |
| Grants | 4/2/2012 |
| Q: I am looking for any free money or grants I can get for when I attend school again in the summer and ... A: James, Check www.fastweb.com to see what Scholarships and Grants that may be available. I don't ... | |
| FAFSA / assets / LLC | 3/26/2012 |
| Q: My daughter is a high school junior, so we are planning forward for next year. My husband and I ... A: Susan, These investment issues, talking about your personal financial information should be ... | |
| Financial Aid for former foster children | 3/7/2012 |
| Q: I am a single parent of two daughters living at home as well as the legal guardian of my ... A: Ruth, There are several things we should discuss so I can answer this question properly. There ... | |
| Saving for College | 2/25/2012 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out how to approach what seems to be a catch 22 for paying for college. The ... A: Michael, It's a bit confusing isn't it...? There are a bunch of things you could be doing - to ... | |
| financial aid for college | 2/19/2012 |
| Q: Goodevening Mr. Thomas, We are the parents of 6 children. Three of the children have been adopted ... A: Kathy, Thanks for the question. First... I should tell you that there is over $60 Billion in ... | |
| letters from colleges | 2/15/2012 |
| Q: My son is a sophomore. He took the PSAT this year and was in the 94th percentile. He has straight ... A: Scott, You're son did very well on his PSAT which means to the Colleges, that he will do very well ... | |
| Fafsa & Finacial Aide | 2/7/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
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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