Can you still be eligible for financial aid with a felony charge?
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You could be eligible for some types of Federal aid, depending on your situation (where you are and what you were convicted of)...\n\nAre you currently incarcerated? If so, you are not eligible for Federal loans, but you are eligible for a Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) and, in some cases, a Pell Grant. (Your eligibility for Pell depends on the type of institution in which you are incarcerated. People in federal and state penal institutions aren’t eligible for Pell grants, but students in local penal institutions are eligible.)  \n\nIf you're not incarcerated, your eligibility depends on the nature of your offense.  The law imposes restrictions on drug offenses: If you were convicted of possession or sale of illegal drugs at the same time that you were receiving federal student aid, you won't be eligible for federal aid until AT LEAST one year since your conviction, as follows:\n\nIf you were convicted for possession, and it was your first offense, you are eligible to federal aid one year from the date of your conviction. If you were convicted for selling (and it was your first offense), you must wait 2 years from your conviction date.... If you have more than one offense for selling or more than 2 offenses for possession, you can only regain eligibililty for federal student aid funds after you complete a certain type of rehab program.  If you're not incarcerated and the above doesn't apply to you, you should be OK to receive aid.\n\nFederal aid aside, it is possible that there are scholarships out there for people looking to start anew -- perhaps some specific your circumstances. Try searching www.fastweb.com for organizations that help people looking to give people a second chance. I'm sure there are some out there.\n\nBest of luck.
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No, not at all.\n\nTo be eligible for a Federal Stafford loan all you need to do is complete your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov for the academic year you plan to attend, follow-up with your school to be sure that your financial aid file is completed, and be enrolled in at least 6 units.\n\nSo, if you meet all the regular qualifications for federal student aid (US citizen or permanent resident, HS diploma/GED, meeting your school's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy), you'll also qualify for a federal Stafford loan because it too is a form of federal student aid. Depending on your school's loan funding procedures, you may automatically be offered a loan in your award letter, or you may have to go in and request it. If you receive your award letter and a loan is not included but you feel that you need one to meet your educational expenses, contact the Financial Aid Office to inquire on the application process for a Stafford loan--each school's processing flow imay be different.
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Have you applied for financial aid (FASFA?) they give student loans and grants and you don't need a cosigner.
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Well, it would depend on the felony and what type of 'good' job.  Depending on the circumstances you should be able to.
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Yes you can still get financial aid if you fail a class...if you recieve grants(money you don't pay back) you will be put on academic probation, if you fail a class again the following semester than they will take your financial aid away, but you may still qualify for student loans...hopes this helps you. Try not to fail any classes two semester in a row!!!
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You can apply for financial aid and scholarships.\n\nSee:\nhttp://www.finaid.org/\nhttp://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml?src=ln
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Have you checked at the financial aid office? They would know exactly what you would qualify for. Also make sure to fill out fee waivers each and every semester. Congratulations on your sobriety and good luck with your education. You have A LOT to be proud of and grateful for!
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.No, you should have been charged with a felony. If you were just caught with 3/8 that would have a high misdemeanor. You did contribute to minors and that should be a felony.
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If your Finanical Aid Office establishes that those "other expenses" qualify as educational expenses then, yes, you should be able to receive financial aid to supplement your federal aid package. Even Federal Student Aid is not limited to tuition costs alone...\n\nSee, at nearly all accredited, Title IV eligible (i.e. they are allowed to administer awards like Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc.) institutions, you as a student are allowed to obtain financial aid up to your "Cost of Attendance" (COA). Your COA is a specific number determined by the Financial Aid Office that roughly corresponds to your actual educational costs. It may (and often does) include the following items*:\n\n-- tuition & fees\n-- room & board (whether it be on- or off-campus)\n-- a "reasonable amount" for books, supplies (in some cases, a computer), transportation, miscellaneous expenses\n-- dependent care\n-- study abroad expenses\n-- loan fees\n-- employment expenses for co-op study\n\nAs you can see, tuition is only one part of your COA. So, say your total COA is $30,000 and your tuition is $20,000. Even if you had received Federal Student Aid in the amount of $20,000, you could still obtain another $10,000 in other types of funding.  In some cases, if you need additional funding, your school may be able to either increase your pre-set COA/budget \n\n*There are some things that can't be included in a COA, of course, like deposits and late fees; by the same token, there are things in your COA that aren't usually on your bil, so the two usually balance out nicely.
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You can not get federal financial aid unless you are enrolled.
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Try taking the ACT or SAT.  If you score high, you may be eligible for some scholarships, depending on how high.\n\nAlso, many who do not qualify for Pell Grants still can get student loans, which do not need to be paid back as long as you are in school at least half time (6 semester hours).\n\nDid you go to the FAFSA website and apply for federal aid yet?  If not, do that first.
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Felony charges are serious crimes. I would think you would get at least a year, most alot more. Try putting felonies, and your state in yahoo search, there might be a list of felonies you can look at. Also if you have a felony it will be alot harder for you to find a job, most employers will ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony, if you lie and they find out you lied, its automatic that they fire you.
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You should be able to talk to your financial aid rep at school and look for additional funding. I am just finishing school and I was able to do many things like that to help pay for textbooks, etc. The school by law is supposed to return any unused financial aid to you unless you tell them you don't want it returned to you so I have never had trouble getting enough to cover all necessary expenses.
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Married people can still earn Pell Grants.  You have to fill out the FAFSA to be eligible and the form will ask you for your financial information.  Generally, the lower your family income and the smaller your savings, the smaller your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) will be.  Students whose EFC approaches zero are eligible for Pell Grants.  It's hard to pinpoint what income level would make you eligible, because a lot more than just income is taken into consideration.  Rent, however, is not one of those things.\n\nEven if you do not receive a Pell Grant you may be eligible for other need-based federal or state aid, or even need-based assistance from your university.  Filing the FAFSA is always a good idea!
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Possibly, but not much.  When applying for financial aid, you must fill out a form called a FAFSA, which is a federal form that takes into account the amount of money you have, that your parents/guardian have (if you are a dependent), and your income levels.\n\nThe feds then send that information to colleges that you are interested in applying to.  They also provide you with that information in case you decide on other colleges between when you fill out the FAFSA and when you fill out your applications.\n\nThe money that you have in a CD would be counted, but it would be counted if you simply held it in cash, too.  The only difference-maker would be the interest.
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Federal loans are not credit based.  You should not have a problem getting on.  Also there may be scholarships and grants available through your school of choice.  Have you considered applying for work study?
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You can apply on the Internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. for financial aid or go to the College where you will attend they can assist you in filing for aid. There are grants and loans available for eligable students, it depends all on your income as to what you can qualify for. There is also the work study programs that the colleges have. A grant is gift aid; it does not have to be repaid. A loan will require you to repay it as you would any loan. WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT STATUS?\nInitial financial aid awards are made based upon a projected full-time enrollment status (12+ hours/semester). When a Pell Grant is actually paid to a student’s account, the student is paid based upon the actual number of hours of enrollment at the time of payment. Actual award amount is based upon the award amount combined with the enrollment status.\n\n12+ Full-Time \n6-8 Half-Time (50%)\n9-11 Three-Quarter (75%) \n1-5 Less than Half-Time\n\nThis proration applies only to Pell Grants. Student Loans, Federal SEOG, and Federal College Work-Study require a minimum of six semester hours of enrollment. Other types of loans or grants may require full-time enrollment.