FAFSA 120 Credit Limit?
FAFSA 120 Credit Limit?I have been going to my current university for 3 years. I will have 106 credits after this Spring 2012. I am going for a Bachelor's of the Arts in Psychology. However, recently, I declared a Sociology major. I am aiming to do a dual-degree program, if possible, but bare-minimum I simply want to do a second major. My friend recently told me about FAFSA having a 120 credit limit. Is this true? Why hasn't my school alerted me to this, seeing as I've already enrolled in classes for the summer AND the fall, and, furthermore, … [Read More...]
Question about award letter?
Question about award letter?Your financial aid for the 2011-2012 academic year is indicated below: Southwestern College has awarded you financial aid based on your assigned student cost of attendance (BUDGET), expected family contribution (EFC) and your calculated financial aid need (NEED) as determined by a Federal formula. Your financial aid is also limited by both Federal/State maximum annual award limits. Your calculated financial need is indicated below: BUDGET $ 0 EFC $ 0 … [Read More...]
When do I fill out the FASFA form?
When do I fill out the FASFA form?I'm planning on attending college in the Spring of 2012. I haven't applied for the college I'm planning on attending yet, but will be doing so in the near future. I'm not sure whether it's too late to fill out the FASFA form, though. If I fill it out within the next couple of weeks, to a month, will I be able to receive any grants or scholarships for the Spring semester of next year? Thanks in advance! nobodyYeah I believe so. I just filled mine out last week. Prepare to be bombarded with people suggesting how … [Read More...]
Why is Republican Gov. Mark Sanford changing his mind about not taking the stimulus money?
Why is Republican Gov. Mark Sanford changing his mind about not taking the stimulus money?SC Gov.: Okay, I'll Take The Stimulus Remember when a bunch of Republican governors tried to posture themselves for the 2012 presidential race by saying they would refuse President Obama’s stimulus money? The Washington Post: “South Carolina's Republican governor will break his political logjam with the White House over stimulus funds today, his aides said, becoming the last governor in the nation to officially seek billions of dollars in federal economic … [Read More...]
Financial Aid Question?
Financial Aid Question?I don't quite understand what each category means. I found some other questions similar to mine but the answers weren't very clear. This is my preliminary eligibility for financial aid form. All I want to know is how much money I'm going to have to pay, is it the Expected Family Contribution ($ 5373) or Remaining Eligibility ($ 17177)? Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) at SJSU for 2012-2013: $ 22550 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - as determined by the Federal Government: ($ 5373) Total Need (COA - EFC): $ … [Read More...]
HELP!!! how to get a loan for summer classes?
HELP!!! how to get a loan for summer classes?i'm a first time freshmen at a tech college classes start may 14th i've already filed my fafsa for the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 year but since fincial aid only pays for fall and spring courses how am i going to pay for tution ps.i was award the full 5500 pell grant and eligble for the direct stafford loan. Kyle Busch is an 尻 ™Realistically, this is but one reason why students are advised not to start college before the start of the Academic Year commencing with the Fall Semester - their aid is … [Read More...]
Hi, I’m Jeffrey. I am supporting Obama for 2012, are you?
Hi, I'm Jeffrey. I am supporting Obama for 2012, are you?Obama has done great things even though many people try to downplay him and make him seem like a bad president. Nice try. Obama has: 1. Extended your medical coverage to age 26 under your parents plan. 2. Cut payroll taxes on average of $ 1500/yr. per family - your family included. 3. Prevented GM and Chrysler from bankruptcy, avoiding much deeper recession. 4. Helped bail out the financial sector preventing a global meltdown. Our safety nets are still intact. 5. Passed regulations on the … [Read More...]
help with scholarships, grants…anything!!?
help with scholarships, grants...anything!!?I am currently being forced to take a year off from school because of financial difficulties. My mother is still trying to pay off my tuition for the Spring 2011 semester and I cannot go back to school until that is paid off. That isn't expected to be paid off until the middle of the Spring 2012 semester. I have been looking for jobs to try to help her out and to try to save for when I do go back to school, but nobody seems to want to hire me. I am a sophomore at a Catholic college in PA and being a … [Read More...]
The most generous President in the world?
The most generous President in the world?Good news for Kuwaitis announced today: Kuwait's president Sabah Al Ahmad shall grant every Kuwaiti citizen, by the next year (1st of Feb. 2012), 1000 KD, On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Kuwait, and the 20th anniversary of Kuwait's Liberation. Also Sheikh Salem Al Ali shall grant every Kuwaiti 500KD as a gift for the same occasion. SO the total will be 1,500 KD!! and Gladly, i am a Kuwaiti! omg i never thought I'd hand such an amount of money at such an age! i will graduate … [Read More...]
Jehovah’s Witnesses, do you know what was the yeartext during the year you were born?
Jehovah's Witnesses, do you know what was the yeartext during the year you were born?Every year we have a yeartext. This year's text is "Your Word Is Truth" - John 17:17. What about during the year you were born? Do you know what the yeartext was? Mine's "Fear God and give him glory" - Rev 14:7. I have a complete list here: YearYeartext 2012"Your word is truth." (John 17:17) 2011“Take refuge in the name of Jehovah” (Zep 3:12) 2010‘Love endures all things. Love never fails’ (1Co 13:7, 8) 2009“Bear thorough witness to the good news” … [Read More...]