How does FASFA work??
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If you can provide a physical address opposite of your parent's, maybe you could file independent.  Filing independently would probably decrease your efc number, which is the main part in determining how much, if any, Pell you are granted.  Also, having dependents benefits you too.  A spouse is not a definition of a dependent, by the way.  In Texas in order to receive the maximum amount of Pell money, you have to be enrolled in at least 12 full time hours and have a low efc number.  There is a way you can determine your efc number by using the efc formula.  I'm not certain which web address it is, but maybe you can type in the words efc formula on the internet search to find it.  Good Luck.
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your sar can be accessed on the fafsa website.  this is also where you can make corrections.  as long as you have no corrections to make, you are done with the fafsa.  then you just have to wait for your school to send you a financial aid package.  i would call (or visit, since they are notorious for not answering the phone) the financial aid office and just let them know that you have made all your corrections.  they will be able to give you a timeline of when your package will be ready.  next year, all you have to do is renew your fafsa with new tax info and you are all set.
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You do not get a "FAFSA check."  You get a list of loans and grants that you are eligable for.  Actually, your school will tell you what you are eligible for.  It could be nothing...it could be everything.
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Yes, there is, and it all begins with the FAFSA.\n\nIn order to apply for Federal Student Aid (FSA), you will need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (the only official site, belonging to the Dept of Education).  This application will help your school determine yor eligibility for FSA, which includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Stafford Loan, Perkins Loans, Work-Study Program, Academic Competitiveness Grant, and the SMART Grant. (Keep in mind that even *loans* are considered financial aid and they are all applied for using the same application.) Some of these awards (like Pell and SEOG) are only intended for low-income undergraduate students.  However, any applicant will, at the very least, be offered an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan.\n\nThere is also *state* financial aid available for high-need students. Your school will also use the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for loans and grants offered by your *state* education department. The types of grants and loans you may receive will vary widely from state to state. Usually, there are time constraints associated with state aid (i.e. each state will set their own deadline) -- so you should check on that FAFSA website for the deadline for your state and make sure you have filed your FAFSA before then.\n\nMost schools also use this form to establish your eligibility for any financial aid that they have to offer (scholarships, etc.), which may be based on need, academics, or both. \n\nIf you find that your federal, state, and institutional aid package does not cover your costs, you can apply for a private loan or, if you are a graduate student, a PLUS loan (which, as an undergraduate, your parents would need to borrow FOR you).  For a list of popular private loan lenders, try http://www.finaid.com/loans/privatestudentloans.phtml
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http://www.famu.edu/famcast
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Look into all grant programs. There should also be some type of unsubsidized loan that you can get. You did not say if you are in the U.S. or not so under the assumption that you are you should fill out the fasfa and see how much you can get, then you can always put some money aside from your paychecks to compensate for what you are lacking in financial aid.
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It is through FAFSA. It is pretty easy to apply, and they'll explain everything in painstaking detail. Financial aid will generally cover tuition first, then books and then based on your need, it'll also cover some living expenses. You also need to educate yourself on the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans!!! VERY IMPORTANT.  Good luck to ya.
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I am not sure how to respond to this but I do get alerts from AFA also... I will check it out ..Thanks for the Info...
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http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ <<<that is how I got mine
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check the website of the schools you want to attend, they will list all their important deadlines for financial aid.  some schools (mostly private ones) require you to fill out the CSS/Profile form in addition to the FAFSA in order to receive aid from the school itself.\n\na good website to check for scholarships is fastweb.com.
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Still apply for aid their is a possibility that since it occured in 2001 that FA may consider the matter closed and award you anyway.  Please speak to a FA rep.
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That is just where the email comes from.  You need to go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.  I hope that helps!
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Yes.  Contact the Financial Aid office at your school.  On their website, they list that you are able to apply for federal student aide.  Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
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www.fastweb.com\nwww.collegeboard.com\nwww.fasfa.ed.gov
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Have you tried taking online courses?  They can be pretty expensive between $15-25k.  I have found that community colleges have really low tuition costs.  Try  http://www.mclennan.edu/  dont forget to fill out your FASFA. U might qualify for grants and scholarships too!
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http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
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If it's for college file a FASFA report online. You will need your tax return information for 2005.