James asks…
A question about how to confirm FAFSA and university applications by forms sent to a scholarship committee?
A scholarship from the university I am applying for asks for a “confirmation letter” for acceptance into that university. It also asks for confirmation of my FAFSA application. What specific forms should I give them? Or does it matter? I dont feel I need to ask them. Could the university part be the actual letter of acceptance that I have yet to recieve – or could it be the letter stating my application was only recieved for review?
Michelle answers:
I think the first part of your answer is self-evident – you won’t be considered for a scholarship at this university until you have actually been accepted for admission. The “confirmation letter” is your “full” admissions letter (as opposed to a wait list or a conditional admission).
Confirmation of your FAFSA application can be provided by submitting a photocopy of the SAR report you received from the Department of Education – the form that notified you of your calculated EFC score.
Once you have you admissions letter in hand – get those scholarship forms in quickly.
Best wishes to you – I hope you get the admission and the scholarship!
Mandy asks…
How much money can I get from fafsa?
I’m turning 24 this month and I’m going to apply for fafsa again. I applied a few years ago but according to fafsa my parents made too much money for me to get anything, which is bs they aren’t paying for my school now could they. Last year I made $17,000 working retail, I work full time but want to start school in the fall and drop to part time of I can get enough aid. Based on what my income is how much money can I get for school? I really want to go back but I don’t want to have to deal with loans.
Michelle answers:
Let me explain a few things for you. When you originally applied for financial aid, they looked at your parent’s income. Their income was in the equation for eligibility for financial aid, even if they were not paying for your education. The only way you were to get it, was to become emancipated from them, as in moving out, and being on your own for at least a year.
Now, for the current situation you are in, you will get enough for tuition, and books and some living expenses. How much? That depends on what school you apply to, and get accepted.
Also, FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is a LOAN, not a GRANT. You want GRANTS, try for a PELL GRANT.
Mary asks…
How do I contest the results of a FAFSA?
I qualified for the tuition waiver but need money for books. The FAFSA goes off of how much money you make but does not consider the fact that I have HUGE bills – including a student loan from a trade school. How do you contest the results of the FAFSA and get more money (not loans) for books and housing?
Michelle answers:
There is no place on the fafsa to include expenses because the formula doesn’t take expenses into account, just income, assets, enrollment status, number in school, how expensive the school is, number in the family, etc.
You can ask for an adjustment, but I’ve never seen a fin aid office approve one to *suddenly* make you eligible for a grant when you weren’t eligible before. They usually just increase your loan amount eligibility. If you truly are low income, check your fafsa carefully, perhaps your income is incorrect or the number in the household is wrong. Couldn’t hurt.
If you are paying on a student loan, see if your loan company will let you defer it while you are enrolled in school.
Good Luck!
Chris asks…
How much Should I Pay to have someone do my FAFSA?
I am really pressed for time and I want to pay someone to complete my FAFSA form. What is the maximum I should pay for this service?
Anyone else doing this ?
Michelle answers:
The school of your choice will not complete you form for you as one poster told you.
It is not a good idea to have someone do your fafsa because it contain tax info, social security #’s, and addresses.
If the person is dishonest then your in trouble cause they can steal that info and mess up your life.
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