Charles asks…
Can I start now to fill out my FAFSA for my Senior year?
I want to start now for the FAFSA so I can get it back as early as possible, but the fafsa website is saying it is for 2013-2014. I need it for 2014-2015. Do I just need to wait? If so when can I start filling it out?
Michelle answers:
You are wise to start early, as it can be overwhelming. My advice is to print out the 2013-14 FAFSA application, and pencil in all the information. When the 2014-15 FAFSA is available on January 1 2014, you will be ready to submit early. You can use your 2012 taxes to estimate income. That is the preferred option as it allows you to submit your FAFSA early, before any deadlines for state or college aid, as some funds run out early.
The link to print the FAFSA is below.
Good luck.
Mandy asks…
What does it mean by exemptions on fafsa?
What does it mean when it asks for parents’ exemptions on fafsa? It is my first time filling it out and it is confusing.
Michelle answers:
Exemptions are what your parents list on their income tax forms. The FAFSA will list exactly where on your parents’ income tax form(s) the information can be found so that you can either input it on the FAFSA. Or transfer income tax information directly from your parents tax forms.You will need a parent’s help to do this.
Go to this website for more information and also talk to your high school counselor for help.
Http://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/filling-out#parent-info
Helen asks…
How much fafsa will I qualify for being a foster kid?
I’m in foster care checking into college next week most likely, and I but I was wondering up to much financial aid will I recieve. I know there’s different grants out there. I filled out FAFSA , CHAFEE grant. I’m also bi-polar, wouldn’t I recieve grant for that to? I researched it and it said I can recieve money from the government for being diagnosed bipolar. I really need helpful information because I know that there is various answers.
I NEED HELPFUL ANSWERS. NO BS. ThankYou !
Michelle answers:
No, you do not get extra financial aid for being bipolar. Bipolar is so overdiagnosed that the government would be another 20 trillion in debt if you just had to be diagnosed with bipolar to get money. Don’t be silly. You can’t fill out your FAFSA until after January since the application for 2014-2015 won’t even be available until January 1. There is no possible way to tell you what you will be eligible for at that time.
John asks…
How can I get a cash advance while I wait for my FAFSA ?
Because I am a first time borrower, my FAFSA does not kick in until 30 days after the school semester starts. Once it has kicked in, my school will deduct the temporary funding which they provided me to cover my educational expenses. They will then send me the remainder of my federal aid. Is there a way to get a cash advance until I receive my funds? If so, then what is the best way? I am not looking for a large cash advance. I just need enough to pay the remainder of my bills, and to eat something els besides rice and cabbage. Although I am very grateful to even have rice and cabbage to eat. 🙂 I appreciate any advice!
Michelle answers:
The best thing you could do is to ask your parents. I am sure they would not mind advancing you a loan, with repayment when you get your FAFSA money.
Most, if not all, parents would not have any issue with this kind of loan.
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