Can a high school student who is also taking college courses receive federal financial aid such as a Pell Gran
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According to the FAFSA website, you have to have a high school diploma or a GED to qualify for Federal financial aid.
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There are three factors that determine your eligibility for Pell:\n1.  your enrollment status (full-time, part-time, etc.)\n2.  your Cost of Attendance (COA), and\n3.  your EFC\n\nIf you are full time and your COA is at least $4,050, you can receive Pell if your EFC is $3850 or lower.  However, Pell amounts are pro-rated, so a student with a $3,850 EFC will only get $400 (at most) in Pell (for the YEAR).  Not very much, huh?\n\nThat said, as you can see on the table below, Pell is very sensitive to EFC changes, so if there were any errors on your FAFSA, you will want to correct those ASAP.  If you don't feel that your EFC is accurate, you should speak to your school.  They may allow you to submit documentation of your financial hardship which they can then use to recalculate your eligibility for Federal Aid.
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Yes and  no.  If you have completed high school and are under age 25, then that limits you in a sense as you will have to provide your parents' income information on your financial aid application.  If you are 25 or older, then eligibility is based on your income alone.  But that's about it in terms of general limits.  You'll need to check with the financial aid office at the college/university you want to attend to find out if there are any variations for your state/country.
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Yes - first go to fafsa.ed.gov and fill out information for Financial Aid.  This is money you will have to pay back after you get your degree, but it will help you get it.  Depending on your EFC - expected family contribution - the school you want to attend may have programs for those in need.  The school will also be able to find out for you how much you can get from a Pell Grant.  Pell grants do not need to be paid back.  They vary in amount, and generally are enough to cover one to two course credits per year.\n\nFastweb.com is a site where you can apply for scholarships - some are essay's but worth the effort.\n\nAnother thought is by signing up yourself, your friends and family on UPromise.   You all can earn certain percentages for college  with purchases made....even some utility bills.\n\nFill out any and all forms for assistance that you can.  If you attend a college in your state, often the state has grant programs for single mothers.  Check your state's website.\n\nLook around the sites listed and you will get a better feel for what's out there for you.\n\nThere are links on the fafsa website that you can use for guides on obtaining funds to attend.\n\nSome student loans are available as well.  You can pay after you get your degree. National City, GM, Bank of America...etc.   Some offer full deferment, and some you can pay the interest while you attend.  \n\nGood Luck!!!!
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If he received a 1098 from his school, then he should claim it. With that said, almost all financial aid is tax deductible, so he should include it in his return but it won't count against him.
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Its a federally funded financial aid if you are going to college. The online application is listed below.You can also go to the college you plan to attend and they could fill it out for you.
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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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As far as Federal Student Aid is concerned, your situation is a little complicated.  If your brother is dependent and his parents are living, he is *required* to put his parents income information on the FAFSA, regardless of where they live.  If they have no income, that's fine -- just put $0.  However, if he does not complete the section that asks for parent information, his FAFSA will be rejected until he fills in ALL of the required fields. \n\nFederal Student Aid regulations do not recognize "grandparents, legal guardians, and foster parents" as parents when it comes to the FAFSA.   It may sound weird or unfair, I know, but, unfortunately, the regulations that govern Federal Aid have not quite caught up with the wide variety of living situations that exist in these days.  In order for you to be considered your brother's guardian as far as financial aid goes, you would *literally* have to adopt him. \n\nBut don't go that far... As it stands right now, your brother should be able to obtain Federal Student Aid by doing one of the following:\n\n(a) Entering his parents' information on the FAFSA -- income, assets, name, date of birth... all of it.\n(b) Going to his school's Financial Aid Office to ask what documentation they need to classify him as an independent student.  Schools make these changes *at their discretion*, so in order for the Dependency Appeal to be processed and approved, he should be able to explain how he supports himself without the aid of his parents.  (Your school may also be willing to approve a Dependency Appeal simply on the grounds that your parents live outside the U.S., so he should just be honest when he asks.) Don't worry: Being considered independent often makes a student eligible for MORE money, not less.
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There are several manners in which an employed individual can secure financial aid.  First, complete your FAFSA as soon as possible so that you get the SAR back.  \n\nWhen you FAFSA is reviewed it considers all income and dependant status.  Many individuals who qualify for Pell Grants are working adults.  Also, you will be able to qualify for a federal student and, if your school participates, SEOG and Federal Work Study--both are free to the student and do NOT have to be re-paid.  Student loans do need to be re-paid however.  \n\nNext, as soon as you get the SAR (Student Aid Report) back in the mail or on-line, immediately look at private grants and scholarships that are available to you.  Many of them are NOT income dependant.  \n\nAnother option, since I do not know your financial situation, is that IF you get any type of state family aid, check with your social worker or case manager and ask what they have available.\n\nFinally, contact your state employment office (job service) and ask them about the WIA program in your area.  WIA is a federal program which assists individuals with employment, education, and training matters at no cost to them.  COMPLETELY FREE program!  There is a lot that they can do.
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fill out a FAFSA form, in one of the questions it asks if both of your parents are deceased.  you will be considered an independent student and will receive more financial aid.
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You can apply for a pell and or loan,. However the deadline has passed for Spring..you might be able to get  a loan. I would wait until Fall. Then you will have time to fill out the FAFSA and get it back, etc. and maybe a state grant if you get it in by the deadline.  Your advisor does NOT have to pay your bills..that is not her place to tell you when to start. It's her place to help you when you start. If you really want to go in the spring, take a course or 2, and then work or get on the ball and fill out the FAFSA...it will take 3-4 weeks to get it back and then the school processes it...you still won't get your money until mid semester. (If you go this spring)
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Through financial aid
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We do!  Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, and Federal Work Study are all Title IV aid for which graduate students are eligible.  If you're referring to Title IV grant aid -- don't hold your breath.  Education grants is hard enough to come by for undergraduate students, many of whom are denied access to college education as a result. Pell grant limits have remained at $4050 for YEARS -- barely 1/10th of what many schools today cost.  Education is not a priority in the current administration and the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act is pretty much a done deal, so don't expect any changes any time soon.
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I was in your position once.  You apply for FAFSA and they give you a Pell grant (or not) based on parent's income (family's calculated contribution).  Recently, Bush cut from the budget of Pell grants, so you may not be as lucky.  You do not have to pay back student loans until 6 months after you have left school, but college is worth every penny and every loan I took out, so I hope you will make a way. If I could, then anyone can.
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It depends. Community colleges often allow high school students to take classes; you should contact someone at East Michigan, though I'd try a community college, or talk to an advisor at your school.
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There's alot of financial aid for limited income but there's even more for a student going to college with two disabled parents.The links below will help you find and apply for scholarships and financial aid.
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College costs are based on ability to pay in a couple ways. She will have to fill out the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid first and the government will then tell her what her "expected family contribution" will be. This is based on income, etc. If the EFC is too much for her to pay, she can contact the school who will help her. She may be able to fill out a financial aid revision form (which gives her the chance to better explain her financial situation) and he will get additional aid. Her son can also apply for grants and scholarships. His high school counselor should be able to help him fill out forms to get these.