my father is on un-employment, and my mother hasnt worked in 15 years. I live on my own, and just started this year so they have no record of a gpa. so whats the deal? im already working 2 jobs and going nights full time. i had to pay 1500 this semseter on my credit card. how do i pay for school?!?!? EVERYONE in my class is crack heads and all got approved (yes i got to school in the ghetto)
2007-09-27 16:47:11 · 5 answers · asked by trustTHYself 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Unfortunately with you having to work two jobs to make ends meet, in the eyes of the government personal income remains the biggest decision factor as to who gets financial aid and who doesn't. Even if your working just makes ends meet and you surely can't save any on the side for college, because you personally made "X" income (considered operating income) it can disqualify you from grants.
I should know because I was in the same situation as yourself. Ever since I was 16 I had to work 40+ each work to help support myself and my mom, but because I made "X" income, and regardless of the fact that none of it could be saved for college, the government deemed my EFC to be 13000+ every year, essentially barring me from any grants once I went to college at 18.
And you are correct, those that don't work are the ones that end up getting all the grants. It seems as if the government rewards those that don't work while punishing those that do. Even now after having graduated and being established in my career for nearly two years now, it pains me to think how some of my money is being taken out of my check to pay for the grants of more non-working students and families.
In any case, the best way for you in terms of help are subsidized loans. Even if you have high income, you should still qualify for those non-interest bearing loans and you don't have to pay them back until 6 months after you graduate. Even banks have private student loans that are also a good choice. Good luck with your schooling.
2007-09-28 11:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by williamdefalco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FAFSA goes by last year's figures. If your father worked a full time job last year earning good money, it was the cause of your problems. Also, your earnings and savings count at a higher rate than your family's (parents') total income and savings. Did you update the school's financial aid office on your father being out of work and brought documentation? An idea is to apply for a student loan for the spring semester if the figures do not change and search for scholarships for the fall 2008 semester/quarter. I will include some free links for more information. Good luck!
2007-09-27 17:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 10:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their scale goes on how much money you make not what you bring home. Have you beed amancipated? If not I know that it might be a requirement if your'e under the age of 2. You could ask a councelar at the school
2007-09-27 17:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by misstakenidea 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's because you work two jobs and make too much $. If you are under 24 then they count dad's money too.
2007-09-27 16:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Metro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋