My parents wont give me their financial info to fill out my FAFSA for school. We just dont get along well. Is there any way i can still get financial aid?? Im only 20 and not married with no kids, i think that makes a difference, if your married or not....HELP!!
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Some parents misunderstand the process and think that filling out the form means that they are agreeing to pay for their student's schooling.  Try explaining to your parents that by filing the FAFSA you're trying to fund your education by *yourself* (they should see that as a good thing) and that, by providing their information on the form, they are NOT on the hook for anything.  The loans that would be awarded to you based on this form would be YOUR responsibility and ONLY yours, so this should be a no-risk scenario for them.  \n\nIf they don't listen to reason and you can't think of any other way of getting them to sign the form, you may be out of luck: The Federal Student Aid regulations specifically say that a parent's refusal to pay is NOT grounds for a student being claimed as independent.  You may, however, be able to talk to your Financial Aid Office to see what other means they have for considering you independent so that you wouldn't have to include their information on the form.  Some schools are more lenient than others in this regard. Most schools will make exceptions in cases of abuse or the death of the students' parents. Many schools will also make exceptions if you can document that you truly are completely self-suffient. You will need to submit proof that the following statements have been true of your situation for a while (usually about 2 years)... \n\n* your parents don't claim you on their tax return\n* you pay for your own housing, food, utilities, etc.\n* you pay for your own health insurance\n* you pay for your own transportation (and, if you have a car, the car insurance)\n* you don't receive any other in-kind support\n\nIt's still worth checking to see if the schools allows dependency overrides for other reasons.  You'll never know if you don't ask.
99409
You most likely don't qualify for financial aid. But, many, many scholarships disregard wealth and focus on things like academics, which appear to be your forte. Go to collegeboard.com and make an account there. In the Students section they have a scholarship thing where you fill out a bunch of information about yourself, and they find scholarships that you are eligible for. Also, if you haven't taken your SATs yet, collegeboard.com is the place to sign up. I suggest taking it as many times as you can afford, because the worst thing that can happen is you get a higher score. ;-)
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I beleave That it's does not matter of your age As Long As you do not have the money to pay for your degree yourself Although I say you should Give this A Try Go to the link below & fill out the form follow every thing out to the end,\n And just see what happen,What do you have to lose,& you have A Degree on your side if you do get it,Although you Need to have A Collage in mind before you do that Because it will be asking you for the collage name in the form, A Collage online could be the best if can find one that is in the data Base of fafsa
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If you are under 25 years old, your parents finances will be taken into account, so no need to worry about credit history.  Go to the FAFSA website, fill out an application.  You will need your parents income tax information, their salaries, etc.  It's a fairly easy form to fill out.  You will then be notified if you get grants (super cool to get because you don't have to pay them back) or loans, which you will have to pay back.  (sigh) Check out all the scholarships you can....  Contact the financial aid office at the college you are going to, they are usually very helpful and will tell you exactly the paperwork they need. Good luck, and don't get discouraged by all the red tape...
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FAFSA will help you with your school expenses based on your income criteria and other information you provide for them.  FAFSA is an organization which is managed by the Dept. of Education.  You can apply for loans, grants, scholarships, and more.  Whatever your educational needs are, they will be happy to assist you.\n\nYou will be prompted to an application online, where you tell FAFSA what you want.  Included in the application you will report both your husband's and your income, so have your W-2 tax forms ready, and other sources of income.  You will also have a line where you state which school you wish to attend and for which semester.  \n\nEverything will be on the form, and it is easy to fill out.  The system will allow you to correct any mistakes, so don't worry if you think you made a mistake.  Do it to the best of your knowledge, accurately.  If you lie in any part, your application will be denied.  \n\nAt the begining, you will be prompted to choose your login ID and pin number, which later on, you will receive that number in the mail, so DO NOT lose it, FAFSA will NOT have record of it.  Keep it safe, as if you would with your bank ATM pin digits.  \n\nYou should expect to hear from the up to two weeks after you have submitted your application.  It is important, however, that you print out your filled out application, for your records.  Once your application is processed, the school for which you applied financial aid for, will send you a letter stating that they've received your FAFSA application, and may ask you for a few other things before you are approved.  Once you're approved, you're in.\n\nI wish you the very best.
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Apply for a Pell Grant.  It is based on income.  You must first fill out a FAFSA (www.fafsa.org) and have it sent to your school (or the schools you are applying to).  Then you apply for financial aid through your school's financial aid department.\n\nYou will then get a letter telling you exactly what you do qualify for, including federal grants (like Pell), student loans, scholarships offered by your school, etc.\n\nGood luck!  I went through a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree on financial aid!  It's not as tough as it seems once you get used to the process.
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Check out fastweb.com. It will generate a list of scholarships specific for your son. Also talk with the financial aid office, especially if there has been any changes in family income, household size, any changes since you filled out the FAFSA. The fin aid office can often find grant sources. Also ask the college about departmental scholarships, most Universities offer them.
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check out http://www.fafsa.ed.gov\n\nThere are grants and scholarships you can get as well, which do not require that you pay them back.  Many of the grants and scholarships require that a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application be completed and submitted with the grant or scholarship application.
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yes you can contact a university ask them if their online program is qualified title IV (4) that means that the students attending the school can receive federal financial aid. The only problem you may come across is using your state aid attending an online university that is out of your state. I would reccomend attending a university one that has a campus as well as online courses. Usually if you go to a school's website you can find out if they offer online programs. When I say university I mean South Carolina State or something like that.) Make sure you complete your FAFSA too. Do that ASAP.
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For most traditional students, FAFSA considers you a dependent student.  This means that they consider both your parent's income, even if they are divorced or estranged.  If combined your parents make more than $75,000 a year, you would not be eligible for the Pell Grant.  One thing you could do is to tell your financial aid office about your situation and see if they would adjust your EFC.  \n\nSecondly, there are plently of scholarships abound for children of veterans.  However, this tends to vary by state, so once again, it is best that you talk to your financial aid counselor about this.\n\nIf you are looking for a part-time job, some have tuition reimbursement.  UPS and Fed-Ex offer similiar programs.  Being a package handler is not the best of jobs, but they do pay for up to $10,000 a year in tuition.
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Possibly because of past abuse of help program funds, they are overly cautious about giving it out now.  I felt a little daunted by the amount of paperwork for the application process I am now going through, but it was minimal compared to what I got when I looked at financial aid for community college.\n\nGood luck to you and persevere until you get what you need!
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Talk to the financial counselor at the school you plan on going to. They will probably have you fill out a FAFSA form. You will need your taxes and your parents taxes (if you are under 23 and unmarried). You need to fill out the FAFSA the year prior to the year you want to go to school - the priority deadline for the 2006/2007 school year was March 1 (you get more money if you turn it in by then), but the regular deadline is June 1. Past those deadlines, you can still get government money - but you will need to talk with your financial advisor.\n\nAlso look into getting scholarships - there are lots of them out there. Go to the campus' women's group and look at the scholarships they offer for women. And ask the financial counselor for scholarship information.
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Yes, grants are only issued to students who are need based, so if your family's income exceeds a certain amount, you may not be eligible for a grant. Loans and scholarships are still an option for you though! Hope that helps!
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Fill out the FAFSA online! They use tax return information from the previous year, and if you were a single mother, you should qualify for at least a Pell Grant, if you weren't making much money. On the FAFSA, you can choose if you're interested in just grants, loans, or both. The FAFSA is free. The worst they can say is "no." \n\nAlso, many employers nowadays offer tuition reimbursement. It may not be publicized, but should always be asked. If you have a college or university near you, many times they will pay your full tuition or at least part if you work for them.\n\nAnd lastly, check websites of the universities/colleges you're interested in. Many times you can find links to scholarship applications. There are many scholarships out there for non-traditional students. Also try the website: www.fastweb.org. There are many links to national scholarships.
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Fill out the FAFSA, apply to the school, speak with their office of financial aid (they will have a list of grants/scholarships/etc. and their requirements.) You should schedule an appointment with their office so that you don't have to wait long. They are usually willing to help you fill out a paper FAFSA, but it's fairly simple if you have your tax returns to follow the online instructions.
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Filling out the FASFA (Federal Application for Student financial Aid) was a great first step.  When you filled out the form there should have been a step to include the schools you wanted your information sent to.  if you did that then those are the only steps you have to take.  The school of your choice after you have been accepted(which should be soon) will send you a congratuations acceptance letter and a financial aid award letter. In this letter you will find a breakdown of grants, loans, and scholarships.  it will also list you out of pocket cost if applicable.  Side note, as long as you remaina full time student(123hours) then your financial aid wont be reduce.  i wish you all the BEST!
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Fafsa should help. Depending on your dependant/independant status, you wouldn't need your mom's income info.