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Comment on New Benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill by Zeftidealecit

Zeftidealecit — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:09:19 +0000

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Comment on Glossary by community college

community college — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:51:49 +0000

This is nice post about financial aid which very important for those students who haven’t afford college education with out doing part time jobs. Every things are explained very deeply in this post.

Comment on Scholarship Questions Answered by Daniel John

Daniel John — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:28:14 +0000

Nice post …
Very nice write up. Easy to understand and straight to the point.

Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Unemployed? The Trade Act Could Help You Go Back to School by schev

schev — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:45:18 +0000

Amy mentions obtaining a GED in her comment above. The Tests of General Educational Development (GED) enable individuals who have not graduated from high school to demonstrate the attainment of abilities normally associated with completion of a high school program of study. There is a $35.00 fee required to take the entire battery of five tests and a $7.00 fee for each individual test. For information on what you should do to prepare for the GED Test and preparation programs in your area, call 877-37MYGED (877-376-9433.) You may also visit the American Council on Education website.

Comment on Unemployed? The Trade Act Could Help You Go Back to School by amy anders

amy anders — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:52:45 +0000

Yes, I would like to go back to school next spring to get my G.E.D and my Veterinary license. An truly I can’t afford it by myself, is there anyway you could help.
Yhank you, Amy.

Comment on Why fill out the FAFSA? by schev

schev — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:45:13 +0000

Allison,

These are difficult situations. Current FAFSA rules require parental data be provided for students who do not meet the definition of an independent.

For 2008-09, Independent students are identified as:
The student…
* was born before January 1, 1985
* will be a graduate or professional student
* is married as of the date he applies
* has dependents other than a spouse is an orphan
* is or was until 18 a ward/dependent of the court
* is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
* is currently serving on active duty for purposes other than training

There are a limited number of circumstances where a college financial aid office has the authority to do a Dependency Override that will allow a Dependent student to be considered Independent for financial aid purposes. However, a parent refusing to provide information or assistance, parent not claiming the student for tax purposes, and the student demonstrating complete financial independence are situations not eligible for an override.

If the parent refuses to complete the FAFSA, it may be helpful to have the parent contact the financial aid office and verify that by completing the FAFSA, they are under no obligation to provide assistance nor are they held accountable for loans or college account balances in the student’s name.

Lee Andes
Assistant Director for Financial Aid

Comment on Why fill out the FAFSA? by Allison

Allison — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:05:03 +0000

It is my understanding that in order to qualify for FAFSA you must be 24+ years old. Due to the fact that I have to claim my parents income I won’t qualify. My parents have not claimed me in their taxes for the last 4 years but, I’m only 21. Is there no hope for me in receiving financial aid? What are the ‘children’ whose parents don’t support them supposed to do? This has been difficult for me.

Comment on Scholarship Questions Answered by Shay Olivarria

Shay Olivarria — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:13:11 +0000

Thanks for this information. We are doing a radio show on paying for college on Tuesday. I’ll be sure to reference your blog.

PEACE,
Shay Olivarria
President
Bigger Than Your Block

http://www.BiggerThanYourBlock.com

Comment on A Simplified FAFSA?!? by schev

schev — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:18:38 +0000

President-elect Barack Obama has stated that the financial aid process needs to be simplified. Simplification is very much a bi-partisan priority in Congress and so its momentum should not diminish despite a change in party at the presidential level.

How simplification will ultimately be achieved is still to be determined; however, his website points to an even simpler federal process than Spellings (check off on the income tax form). There is still a great deal of discussion taking place to assess how changes at the federal level might affect the aid process at the state and/or institutional level.

Obama on Higher Ed
(http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/11/05/obama)

Obama position on education
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/education/

Comment on A Simplified FAFSA?!? by Jessica Parker

Jessica Parker — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:40:08 +0000

In theory, Secretary Spellings’ proposal would help students like myself understand the financial aid process better and also help us predict how much aid we will be receiving faster. Also, by simplifying the FAFSA process my family could better understand how to budget over the years that I will be in school helping reduce financial stress as the years go on.

How do you think the recent Presidential elections with Obama in office will affect Secretary Spellings’ proposal and other forms of financial aid for students?