n the school wont tell me till late June if im accepted so finan aid will decide.(by that time the grants r probably out) am i guaranteed 2 get those 2 grants even though they will get me those "grants" late...cuz isnt if u already in the texas grant program u will be guranteed 2 get those all 4 yrs??? sry 4 a question so long...but i need 2 know..thanks
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if your situation is identical to when you first applied, you should get similar aid.  It's federal and state aid, the school you go to is irrelivant to them as long as everything else is the same.
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One of my friends had similar problems like you, and he spoke to the dean of University of Texas Medical Branch. Her response was that each case is an individual based decision, based on how its related to the medical field and what your age was etc.etc. So if I were you, I would contact the school before you apply, and ask about their policy and opinion.
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contact your financial aid office.  they're the ones who are informed of grants and scholarships etc.
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im not quite sure about #1 because the times have varied slightly when ive applied for mine...\n\nfor the second answer youll know how much help youre getting because you get a letter in the mail stating how much youre getting etc...\n\nyour 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)
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This depends on the university, your major, your demographic status, etc. Please inquire at the financial aid office of the university that you wish to transfer to. Most universities have limited financial aid, and most of it may have been given out by this time of the year. Best to wait and transfer next fall. But, check it out where you want to transfer to.
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My question is, do you have a degree in English?  If so, there are many schools here in the US that you can work at, but you have to take a national exam to determine what grade level you can teach at.  As far as going to a school to extend your education, financial aid is available to all students who enter into college as long as you meet the certain criteria.  I am attending a community college here in Indiana, but financial aid and housing is available only in universities and some technical schools.  I am originally for the Houston, Texas area, there is Texas A&M and it has a really good English Program, Pre-Med, and also Business.  But do not let that be your only choice.  If you need some help looing for a school you can email me at joe_cop@yahoo.com I am always on.
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I am 99% certain that is a special loan program administered by your school.  As such, you won't find much information about it here (or elsewhere online) unless you talk to another student at your school or, better yet, your Financial Aid Office.  The terms and conditions of this loan (including the disbursement schedule, which is what you're asking about) will be established by your school alone.\n\nSee, the "normal" alternative loan process is this:\n1. the student contacts the lender and applies for the loan\n2. the school is sent a loan application to certify and either says "yes" or "no" to it.\n\nBut, in your case, it sounds like your school offered you this loan themselves. The other factor that leads me to believe that this is a school administered program is the generic name of the award and the word "elig" after it (suggesting that your school has established their own eligibility criteria/loan limit for the program).\n\nIf you want to know when your loan will be disbursed, just contact your Financial Aid Office.  It's a fair question.  In fact, if your classes have already started and you haven't gotten your money yet, there may be a processing delay that you need to resolve.
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Hello there,\n\nYou still do have many options, but i would need to know more information in order to accurately give you a suggestion..\n\nYour in a situation that alot of students find themselves in these days with such high tuition rates..\n\nWhat i would have to do is take a closer look at your situation and then advise you from there..\n\nI work with Student Aid Lending, we are a nationwide title IV lender administered by the Department of Education... I would be happy to assist with your federal student loans... \n\nTake a look at my yahoo 360 profile.. There is alot of helpful information there for anyone to view.. You can also find the direct link to my website..\n\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/my_profile-hluduhmi...\n\nIt is actually a VERY SIMPLE process, it can be completed in 10 minutes over the phone and internet...\n\nFeel free to call or email me at any time.. Im available at all times to answer any questions or concerns you may have..\n\nI hope this helps!\n\nJason Fry\nStudent Aid Lending\n1-800-964-0642 ext 114\njasonf@StudentAidLending.com
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Of course you can! These things are almost always non-binding. In fact, most schools will cancel your financial aid automatically when they find out you're not attending.  \n\nIf the grant is a federal grant, the process will be taken care of for you, since one of the fundamental rules of financial aid administration is that you can't disburse funding for a student who isn't attending your school.  As I said, if you told your school that you aren't coming, chances are that they already cancelled your grant.\n\nIf the grant is from the school itself, chances are that the regulations are similar.  No school wants to throw their money away on a student who doesn't go to their school, so they will check and double-check to make sure that you are a student there before they disburse your grant funds.  If you are uncertain, just give them a call to confirm this.
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This is as old as dirt, but never stops being true.  "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."\n\nNever give up.\n\nIf you are having problems, perhaps you should re-evaluate your strategy.  You didn't provide enough details as to your situation, but 18 is very young.  If you aren't getting accepted due to high school grades, go to a community college and show them you have changed.  If you have no money, discuss it with a counselor.  Go to the library and ask for the section regarding grants.  There are grants for everything out there.\n\nKeep your head on straight.  Stay focused and determined.  I won't say it will work itself out, you will work it out.
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I am in the same process myself. After you fill out the application, someone from your college should contact you to basically verify all the info and let you know how much you are going to get. Most colleges do not give you the money until the first day of school. Your tuition comes out of the money first and then they will usually cut you a check for the remainder that you can use for books, ect. I started my app the last week of October and the financial aid office at my college said there would be no issue in getting it on time for Winter quarter. You should contact the financial aid office at your college, they are paid to help you out and answer your questions.
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When you say that you received a "summary," do you mean your SAR (which would have come to you right after you filed the FAFSA).  Or do you mean that your Financial Aid Office sent you a letter detailing your eligibility?  If they sent a letter, that may be all you will receive from them for a while.\n\nThe best thing to do is talk to your Financial Aid Office.  Sometimes, they require other forms which you might need to complete before they will even look at your application -- this could be the reason for the delay (if there is, in fact, a delay).  I require applications by January and mail award letters in April; bills are due in July and students begin in August/Sept.  Since your timeline seems to be "stepped-up" by a few months, you should probably have heard something from them by now.  Don't worry too much, though. They will tell you if you are missing anything.  But you'll never know if you don't ask.
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Don't let the admissions person bully you around. It's all your decision. Tell this person straight up that you are going to wait.\n\nThat said I fully support going back to school! I understand if you're worried about the money though. Make sure you do start classes, sooner or later!
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Always seek out grant and scholarship aid first -- if that doesn't cover your costs, turn to loans second.  Exhaust all your options for federal, state, and institutional aid first, and only then consider a private/alternative loan.\n\nWould this be your first degree? Will you be attending undergraduate or graduate school?  The financing options tend to differ greatly dependning on the level of education you're seeking.  There is a lot more federal grant aid available to firs-time undergraduates, so if you fall into this category, you should certainly apply for anything you can.  \n\n1) File the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (the only official site from the DOE -- you should never have to PAY to file this form).  Your school will use this form to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and many institutional aid programs.  Once you receive your offer from them, see whether it meets your needs.  If it doesn't...\n\n2) Apply for private grants and scholarships. These can be found at any number of organizations.  Check your local library for books/listings and churches/associations/clubs in your area for their offerings.  You might even want to visit your local high school for ideas.  Some colleges also maintain listings of private scholarship opporunities geared towards their students.  The internet has a variety of search engines as well:\n\nhttp://www.fastweb.com\nhttp://www.srnexpress.com\nhttp://www.scholarships.com\nhttp://www.scholarships101.com\nhttp://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp\nhttp://services.princetonreview.com/default.asp?RUN=%2Fcollege%2Ffinance%2Fscholar%2FscholInterview%2Easp&RCN=auth&RDN=7&ALD=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eprincetonreview%2Ecom\nhttp://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/content/pay_free_money.jsp\n\nIf you decide you need to borrow a loan, contact your school to make sure that they have offered you all the federal aid they can.  They consider any of the loans listed on FinAid.org's website (specifically the Sallie Mae Signature loan, which is by far the most widely-used alternative loan on the market): http://www.finaid.org/loans/privatestudentloans.phtml
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Um, depends on what paperwork you've signed so far. For some universities, an acceptance (that is, mailing back in the form that says "yes, I'm coming") constitutes a binding contract and you'll be required to pay a deposit to the school or they can take legal action. For others, this is not true. So read over the form you signed carefully to make sure you're not committing to anything financially before you try this strategy. \n\nA better way might be just calling the department of admissions at both universities. Often if you talk to someone face to face, they can give you an extension on the deadlines for acceptances if you've got a good reason to need it.
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My parents didn't help me. first i went to a junior college and financial aid paid for some of it, i got a job at the school but mostly i borrowed money- loans. Now i go to a community college and it's about 2,200 per semester plus about 400 for books, lucky me financial aid and tap pays for it. Maybe it's too late to apply for a scholarship but not for grants, try getting your GPA up and try to get a scholarship for the next semester. Or get a job to help you out. But one thing is for sure, education is important and you can always pay you're loans back after you graduate and if you don't find a job after wards they will defer (meaning you don't have to pay it) until you get a job. So i say, go to school.
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THere's nothing much you can do. I would expain to them that your dad filed an extension and you don't have his taxes. I know FAFSA lets you file without taxes - you file your taxes as an estimation. Maybe you can see if the school will let you estimate the taxes for financial aid - and then when the actual taxes are filed, then give them those. Have you filed for FAFSA? I know the priority deadline was March 1 - but otherwise get it in by June 1 and you can still get money. Talk to the financial counselor at the school and just explain the situation to them and see if they have any ideas for you.\n\nGood luck!