Ok, class starts about 2 and half weeks. I applied for FAFSA 4 months ago. I just found out this past Monday that I didn't qualify for pell grant since the school messed up my address and information yet I'm a single mother and work 30 hours a week. Of course I was very upset about this but I wonder how did I not qualify.?! First time ever applying and I'm assumming I'm making too much money. (Only 11 bucks an hour)! They told me I have to fit in some quota. Is it possible for me to try to re-apply again to make sure there isn't errors? And what sort of loans do you recommend that doesn't check your credit history if there is any out there. Please help!
2006-08-08 19:38:01 · 9 answers · asked by khmer_gurl_336 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
I believe, though I may be wrong, that there's an upper age limit on receiving Pell Grants. It may just be that you are above that limit.
As far as errors in the FAFSA itself go, you should be able to call FAFSA offices and make corrections to the current application. The number is -800-4-FED-AID.
2006-08-08 19:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by A.R. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check out this site
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
I had problems with the school I was attending as well....it isn't difficult to fill out everything yourself online....your school will automatically be notified whether or not you qualified. you can also go here to check for errors on your current application...and it used to only take a day or two for the "errors" to be fixed in the fafsa system.
You are not too old...unless they changed the rules within the last year....my best friend is in her 30's, and several other people I know from class are in their 40's and still got pell grants. The money thing might keep you from getting a full grant, but I don't think you make too much money...especially if you have kids....my b-f's husband makes somewhere around 50k per year and they have 3 kids....she still got a partial grant....
don't leave it up to the school...most of the time you will would be better off handling it on your own.
2006-08-09 09:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by mjboog2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do make too much money to qualify for a Pell Grant. You have to be dirt poor to get any free money from the government. As far as I understand it, your credit will be checked before they approve you for a loan. Get a co-signer because that will definitely help.
2006-08-09 05:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You make too much money to qualify for a Pell Grant. Basically you have to be indigent to get any aid money form the government.
You should check into scholarships for single mothers. Do a search on fastweb.com.
2006-08-09 03:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by ne11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not have specifics, but I would ask your financial aid office at your school to help. Set an appointment and try to find a counselor who is knowledgeable and willing to work for you.
Also, here's a site I just found:
http://www.finaid.org/
Maybe that will help.
I wish I could do more. I had to finance my education, too. It was a lot of aggravation and paperwork, but it can be done.
Good luck.
2006-08-09 02:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
What school are you attending? You dont make enough to disqualify you plus you are a single parent. How much did you make last year? I am a singl mother and a fulltime student. I've worked in the past as a student worker but I am able to get through school on fiancial aid and scholarships. If you would like info on scholarships visit my home page at ('http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S_A_S_S_Y');or email me at akinamat@hotmail.com
2006-08-09 02:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by akinamat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should still be able to get a student loan. talk to your financial aid at school attending
2006-08-09 02:41:48 · answer #7 · answered by j@mE$ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$11 an hour is WAY too much.
2006-08-09 02:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you try http://www.myrichuncle.com/ they may be able to help you.
Good luck
2006-08-09 10:12:43 · answer #9 · answered by The Doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋