I have an in-law who said she did not qualify for a pell grant. Her parents claim her on their taxes and she has a job, but it only pays minimum wage. I honestly don't think her parents make very much money. Does anyone know what the cut off is? Is there a place to get some good information. It is just a shame because she is getting knocked out of grants and her parents don't help her at all with college. I would like to help her out if I can. Thanks
2006-08-12 13:34:32 · 7 answers · asked by rsf 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
There is no cut off, and as much as it sux a student can't just "Claim Independancy" there are certain qualifications a student has to meet for independant status. Believe it or not, a persons wage has very little to do with the Pell grant. Yes, it is considered, but a person making $50,000 a year may get a grant, whereas a person making $20,000 may not because there's so much more information used that determines a student's eligibility. I work in financial aid, so I know a lot about it. Probably the best source of info would be FSAIC, Federal Student Aid Information Center, a toll-free line for the Dept of Ed.
2006-08-12 17:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by a_navarro_4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm precisely interior an same project. i'm a Vet also and making use of my MGIB. i imagine i'm getting about $290/month from my Pell provide. Are you particular you coated your MGIB on your FAFSA? because i can't see how that they had provide you with and EFC of 0 in case you had. Your EFC truly ability you aren't any further predicted to make contributions some thing in the route of your practise--properly, with your MGIB you may't particularly qualify for that because the MGIB is going in the route of determining to purchase your practise. you comprehend? i imagine if so the school *is* qualified to eliminate your Pell provide. For some reason they see you as making too a lot funds to really cost that provide. i ought to double verify my FAFSA if i become you. you likely opt to confirm an appointment with your finanial help place of work and be conscious in the adventure that they could no longer help you.
2016-11-30 00:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by burket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the cut off is, but she can claim independence and her parents won't be getting that tax break.
Have her also apply for student loans. Yes you have to pay them back, but a college education is the most important thing you can have in today's world.
Also, check for scholarships. Try www.fastweb.com which has loads of scholarship opportunities for many types of people.
Good luck!
2006-08-12 13:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by catwymn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website. It should help. Also I would check with the financial aid director and a counselor at her desired college. They should be able to fill in the gaps. Good luck. I hope that this helps.
2006-08-12 16:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by southerngrace1030 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to call the school of her choice. There are many scholarships available!! Take it from a mother of 4 who just finished nursing school! :)
2006-08-12 14:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by melinda_rn2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the college she wants to go to a call, they should be able to help her.
2006-08-12 13:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/IFAPWebApp/index.jsp
tell her to go to this website or talk to the financial aid office at her university
2006-08-12 13:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by dea_7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋