financial aid for married couple?

Question

i am going to college full time and receive financial aid (fafsa)

my wife is starting full time this summer and has applied for fafsa as well

will the amount of money she receive be less than the full available amount because we are married?

just wondering because we need the full amount to make up for lost income.

thanks

Answer 1

Did you fill out the FAFSA form as married status? It is because it is one of the reasons the federal government considers a student as an independent student. Each student's financial aid package is influenced by the number in the family who is attending college at the same time. Unless there is a drastic difference in her income in being higher, it should be approximately the same amount. I will include some free resources to locate money for college just in case.

First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Third, a campus work study job can help with money needed during the school year. The program is funded by the federal government. It will be a job on campus and most times can work to your availability schedule. There should be a box on the FAFSA form for it.

Fourh, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 of your senior year of high school. It will qualify her for need based financial aid from the federal government and the school itself. It will come in the form of scholarships, Pell Grant, student loans, and the work study program.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!

Answer 2

the money you receive is based on your income, and the amount of funds the government has available at that time. since you are married, you are applying as independents.

Answer 3

First off, you stated that she has applied, that doesnt mean that she will receive it. If you filled out the application and sent it in, you can go online to check to see if she was approved, and for how much. Good Luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

the one student can get his/her financial aid... to whatever level eligible