Comments on: Financial Aid Basics

By: Mrs. SDB

Mrs. SDB — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:39:36 +0000

They want to know that you are currently unemployed. Tell them for how long.

They want to know that you do not have health insurance.

They want to know how you pay your living expenses. They want to know how much $ you have coming in a month and how much $ you have going out.

I hope this helps.

By: Lima

Lima — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:57:38 +0000

Do your own research.

http://www.jhu.edu

By: Vikings08

Vikings08 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:23:18 +0000

Any public library can give you a copy of the "college blue book" and it has thousands of oddball scholarships.

By: Shonyae

Shonyae — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:25:23 +0000

If you are admitted as a regular college student (not K-12) and have your high school diploma or equivalent (or met the graduation/ability to benefit from college classes requirement) and meet all of the federal requirements for federal financial aid, then you should qualify for some aid beyond a fee waiver. Until your college reviews your application you will not know if you qualify for aid, and if you qualify for aid the type(s) you will be eligible for.

I always recommend that people apply for financial aid and let the institution determine if they are eligible. Here are some sites that might help you with the process.

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://studentaid.ed.gov/
http://www.collegeboard.com/
http://www.edfund.org/home.html

Hope this helps,
abby girl

By: coolcube1234

coolcube1234 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:02:19 +0000

No, if you get in you will get an official letter from the dean.

By: Shane Uehara

Shane Uehara — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:50:52 +0000

collegefinder.imess.net – try this site. It has info about different US scholarships for college students and their grades requirements.

By: ..Michelle..

.*.Michelle.*. — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:34:10 +0000

Fill out the fafsa:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

By: Inquisit

Inquisit — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:33:45 +0000

I worked for 10 years as a financial aid counselor and I can tell you that there are no federal programs designed specifically for those with learning disabilities. There are programs to help you complete a FAFSA (Free application for Federal Student Aid).

Your school or private scholarships are another matter. Research to see if the institution you attend offers support, or possibly if there are any private funds available to individuals with your disability.

The BEST place to start is in the Financial Aid office. talk to a counselor who can discuss grants and scholarship availability as well as lona and employment options.

By: Golgo 24

Golgo 24 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:46:19 +0000

im not quite sure about #1 because the times have varied slightly when ive applied for mine…

for the second answer youll know how much help youre getting because you get a letter in the mail stating how much youre getting etc…

your classes wont be dropped but if financial aid doesnt cover them your liable to pay the school before you can go your next semester (atleast at mine its that way)