College Federal Funding
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Margaret Said:
How can a small town college refuse federal and state funding and still thrive?We Answered:
Your a great American !Leona Said:
Do you think I could get federal funding for the "United Mormon College"?We Answered:
No. Why? Because the United Mormon College Fune would be a religious fund and United ***** College Fund is a ethnic group.Everyone knows the federal government never uses race or skin color in making decisions or employment promotions.
If that seems like an oxymoron it is - only because the federal government is involved.
Here's the collary question: Can a Utah Mormon get a scholarship from the United ***** College Fund?
Rebecca Said:
if i apply for FAFSA or any federal funding can it pay off a previous college debt?We Answered:
Nicole:No. Financial aid is offered for current education, not for past education. Your aid eligibility will be based on your current Cost of Attendance - you will not qualify for more aid than you need to pay your current educational expenses.
If you received aid based on your current expenses, could you turn around and use some or all of that money to pay old bills? Yes, but mostly no. Federal financial aid funds are disbursed directly to your school or university, and applied, first, to pay your student account balance (what you owe for tuition and fees.)
If there is any money left when your account has been paid off, the remaining aid funds will be returned to you for your use, and then, theoretically, you could use those overage funds to pay old bills. Of course, that leaves you with the question of where the money will come from to pay the new bills.
There are a number of government programs that will forgive some portion of your student loan debt - all of those require national service of some kind - whether working in a public service capacity (teaching in disadvantaged schools, working as a policeman, fireman, or government social worker, etc), or by volunteering a significant amount of your time to a volunteer organization like AmeriCorps.
You can find more information on those programs here: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/s… and here: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attach…
Of more use, perhaps, you can find information about consolidating your government loans (Perkins, PLUS, Stafford) here: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/s… and the options available to you if you are having trouble repaying your student loans here: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/s…
Good luck.
Bryan Said:
What is the best way to contact local organizations to receive funding for college? Any suggestions?We Answered:
Start Online... There ar hundreds of organizations now days that provide grants for kids going to college. Many have online application process, some you will have to write to or call. Don't just focus on the large National orgs. Many local ones like The Lions Club, Rotary club, Kiwanis or local utility companies have college grantsRay Said:
How does Federal and State funding for College work?We Answered:
State financial aid varies from state to state, so it will be difficult to give you a specific answer without knowing what state you live in. Usually state aid programs can be used at any public college or university in that state. (I don't know of any that allow you to use the money at an out-of-state school, and there are probably only a few at most that will pay for private school even in-state.)Coming from a single-parent family with relatively low income, you will probably qualify for the maximum from your state's program; you will also have a very low EFC (expected family contribution) result when you complete a FAFSA form for Federal aid. What you will actually receive (and how that support is divided between grants and loans) will vary among schools, depending on their resources and your HS resume. Remember also that colleges blend the available government money with their own scholarship resources, so the financial aid offers you receive from each school you're admitted to may differ significantly.
George Said:
As a Convicted Felon is it possible to recieve Federal Funding to go to college?We Answered:
"If you were convicted of a drug felony, you might still be able to get financial aid provided that you are out on parole or probation and have been drug tested for one year without incident. This is not guaranteed. It's best to speak with a financial adviser at the school you wish to attend for further information.You can save time by filing your FAFSA online via the FAFSA website. It also allows you to check the status of your FAFSA and has answers to most questions you might have.When you receive your financial aid notification, call your school of choice and make sure it also received the information. In most cases, the financial aide office will cut you a check for the amount not used on tuition, books, fees and other direct expenses.Do not miss your FAFSA deadline. Missing the deadline might delay your education for a semester or quarter and hurt your long-term goals. Observe the deadline on the paperwork."