Financial Aid basics.?
607125
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)
643725
Ask the school of which you will be attending.\nThey may be able to help you with Grants or even scholarships.  Also, check with your local FD.  They may be able to provide you with some specific information regarding the your area and the process and procedures for that area.
166075
Go to the Financial Aid Office at your school and tell them that you want to explore any and all avenues for aid, grants, loans and scholarships.  Insist on that kind of information - don't just tell that you need money.  You need to be specific.  I worked in a college and I know that with some employees, students need to know the right questions to ask.  You may add that you may not be able to attend without the help.  They really do need students, and may try harder to help keep you in.\n\nGood luck - and remember - be specific in your request.
950620
you might want to speak to the schools financial aid counselors first. most accredited schools have an enormous access to  scholarships, and student loans, check the school first.
367789
Well, did you look into any state specific scholarships? I applied for four in my state. Banks, and local institutions might have scholarships avaliable in your town, too. I'm planning on applying to a few fastweb.com scholarships as well... Not to sound obvious, but did you check when you were supposed to hear back from the organization? Did you turn them in on time? If yes, then there is nothing wrong with calling and say "Hi, I applied for your scholarship ____ number of days/months ago, and was wondering when I should be hearing about that." As long as you don't call obsessively, there's no harm in asking.  Also, if you don't get enough of your financial need met, when the school year starts you can ask the school if there were any unaccepted scholarships/funds/grants that you would be eligible for or to apply for. Make sure you call your school about that $35K sum. Did you file the FAFSA? Is that your EFC? If it is, make sure to ask your school what their policy is on applying scholarships toward the EFC. And lastly, usually the school has scholarship, grant and loan information on their website in the financial aid section. Hope this helps, and good luck!
401614
Get a job. \nNo seriously, go down to the financial aid office, and apply for an on-campus job. They're normally more than willing to work around your class schedule. And more often than not, so are the local businesses: bookstores, convenience stores; hey, swallow that pride and apply at Wal-Mart.\nTake out the student loan. Apply for scholarships and make sure your grades/achievements are good enough to get you there. Check with your HS guidance counselor, or the college FA office: they may know of some grants or scholarships that you overlooked, like those specific to your field of study, what you've done, or even the town where you live.
288344
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!
721520
check out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...they have lots of porgrams:  outright scholarships (no payback required), loans (which you repay after you graduate) and work-study - where you get a job on the campus and get the money you make from that applied toward your college expenses.\n\nhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov
615307
Hands down, the best site is http://www.finaid.org . It's incredibly dense, written in plain English and covers everything from Stafford/Perkins loans to scholarships, fellowships, and Consolidation loans.  \n\nIf you visit no other page on this very dense site, try these few:\n\nhttp://www.finaid.org/scholarships/\nhttp://www.finaid.org/loans/\n\nAs for other reputable financial aid resources, try these:\n\nFAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov\nDept of Ed: http://www.ed.gov\nNASFAA: http:/www.nasfaa.org\nIFAP (Information for Financial Aid Professionals): http://www.ifap.ed.gov\nCollege Board: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/\nAccess Group: http://www.accessgroup.org/students/otherresources/index.htm\nNellie Mae Debt Study: http://www.nelliemae.com/library/research_10.html\nJump$tart Coalition: http://www.jumpstartcoalition.org/
54668
There are waivers or grants that can help with or completely pay some admission fees. Check out options with the financial aid office at each school and it's time to submit the FAFSA! If you are a non-traditional student or low income you should have help available. Good Luck to you and Congratulations in taking the first step to higher learning!
784423
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.
374517
The college ought to have a financial aid office.  That would be the most important place to start.  If they are aware of other agencies to which you should apply, they'll give you points of contact.
438090
You speak to the financial advisor of that school.  You can apply for loans and grants.  They will assist you with all you need to know in paying for school.
1152599
Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
507752
http://www.fafsa.gov\n\nthat's the form you have to fill out to get government financial aid for school... (depending on your income and the school you're going to, the government will cover a large chunk of it in grants/loans, up to all of your school)
959074
The best place to go for information regarding financing your education is your school's financial aid office. They should point you in the right direction regarding financing options. Because your parents "make too much money" as is the case with the majority of college students, you will probably need to take out student loans. If you go through the U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan program, the interest rates are extremely reasonable and payback schedules are flexible. \n\nBesides loans, you can also attain non-need-based grants, and scholarships through private institutions. Then, there are also work study programs. Although, admittedly, many of my friends did not like this option. \n\nPlease heed the deadlines for applications submissions as they are extremely important. Be open with your financial aid officers and let them know your concerns and they should give you some good advice.\n\nGood luck!
155131
no\n\ngo to the fafsa website.  everything you need to know is there.\n\nhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/