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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| Financial Aid and Fafsa | 8/22/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| financial aid for college grad | 8/20/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| Financial aid for unemployed | 8/17/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| Student Loans | 8/14/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| Student Loans | 8/13/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| Fafsa and home ownership | 8/13/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| Scholarship Scams | 8/13/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| MOVING | 7/26/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| Financial Aid | 7/22/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| students loan | 7/16/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| I really want to go back to school... | 7/10/2009 | David Disraeli |
| 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 ... | ||
| receiving financial aid | 4/24/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I'm 20 years old and have lived on my own since I was 17. I have never lived with my parents. My ... A: Ask the school to make a professional judgment on your status (usually a committee). Ask them to ... | ||
| loan filing | 4/24/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I applied for Sallie Mae loans before attending a school, then after I had started the courses, the ... A: Yes, they can charge you. don't worry though. Fill out the fafsa http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . The ... | ||
| college money | 4/20/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I was adopted from Haiti when I was ten, I am now 18 and a senior at Hayesville High School. I will ... A: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/complete013.jsp ... | ||
| college financial aid | 4/15/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: once I had applied the financial aid, how long I could received the MONEY?? A: Usually, once the school confirms you are attending your classes you could receive the money within ... | ||
| Funding College | 4/13/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I remarried last July and we claimed my 21 yr old daughter on our joint return. She would have been ... A: From what you have written, you may need to provide all financial info. Use the worksheets below ... | ||
| financial aid/marriage | 4/11/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I'm 20 years old and have claimed myself as a dependent for the 2009/2010 school year. I am engaged ... A: These are your questions, which I did answer... 1. If I decide to get married later on will it mess ... | ||
| drug felon | 4/11/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I am in the process of being convicted of a drug felony. I recieved the charge when i was not ... A: I made this public due to it is very useful info for others in your situation. If you are denied ... | ||
| Scholarships | 4/4/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I'm adopted with in the family,I'm Mexican,and a U.S. citizen A: https://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/scholarship/scholarship_search_select.asp?13817/ click on ... | ||
| fafsa | 4/1/2009 | Tim G |
| Q: I have a question about the fafsa, I am 20 years old, I am not married nor in the military, I have ... A: Doing the paperwork to change your status from dependent to independent is all you need to do. Once ... | ||
David Disraeli
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about the financial aid process and the formulas used by the Department of Education in determining who qualifies for funding. I can also help people qualify for more funding by making strategic decisions to avoid being penalized for having "countable" assets. I cannot answer questions about scholarships.
Experience
23 years financial, estate, investments, insurance
Publications
http://www.debtfreegraduate.net
Education/Credentials
Certified Financial Planner
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