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Question: Is there a way to fill out a FAFSA w/o your parent's info?
I am currently 19 and homeless and do not have contact with either one of parents...much less know where they are. I filed a 2007 tax form but when filling out FAFSA on the web, it declares me as dependent. Time is running out...I need help ASAP!
Thanks!
Answer: Usually yes. However, since you are claiming to be homeless, ...
Usually yes. However, since you are claiming to be homeless, go tell your Financial Aid officer that you need a Dependency Override.
If they aproved it, then you wont need it.
http://www.finaid.org/educators/pj/dependencyoverrides.phtml
Answer: FAFSA should not consider you a dependent if you claimed ...
FAFSA should not consider you a dependent if you claimed yourself on your income tax return. You are only a dependent if someone else can claim you as a dependent on their income tax return. Since you are 19 and not living at home, you should not be a dependent of anyone else. The only exception is if you are a full-time student living away from home while at school.
Recheck the way you filled out the form and talk to the financial aid advisors at the college for help.
Answer: Just check that both your parents are dead on the FAFSA and ...
Just check that both your parents are dead on the FAFSA and you will be independent. No one is going to verify the info.
Answer: Deepcow is giving you some bad information.
Whenever a ...
Deepcow is giving you some bad information.
Whenever a person under 24 declares both parents deceased any Financial Aid director will ask for verification ie: death certificates.
What you need to do is apply for a professional judgment at the school you wish to attend.
You will need to write a detailed (soul baring) statement as to why you are homeless and why you do not have contact with your parents. Saying " I don't know where they are" isn't going to cut it. You need to bring all the dirty laundry out, so to speak.
Once you have your judgment, your financial aid officer can then allow you to declare your parents deceased so that you will be 'independent' for educational purposes.
I wish you luck.
Answer: ask your school
sorry to hear your bad news!
Answer: In order for them to claim you as a independent is if your ...
In order for them to claim you as a independent is if your over 24 your married or you have a child, even though you claim yourself on your tax return. I had the same prob when I was 21, I did not live with parents for 3 years, and I claimed myself on tax returns and it did not matter. You should talk to the financial aid office at the school you are going to attend. Im sure they will be able to help you.
Question: Just want to get this straight with FAFSA?
Say I want to go to college and start in January of 2009. If I fill out the FAFSA in say September/October 2008 for 2009 they use 2008 income right? Or do I have to wait for the Fall of 2009 to start school to use 2008 income?
I went to college about 2 years ago and with me and hubby's income was able to get full tuition/books payment through the FAFSA, and get a lot of it back after everything was paid.
But in 2007 I was lucky to come into some money...of course that money is now gone because I paid off car loan and bought a house and unfortunately the FAFSA still wants to count it for last year and would probably tell me I made to much and would have to pay for college on own. If I just wait a year then I will be in the clear again right?
My husband gets Social security, he does NOT work. I got lucky and won money last year, but it doesn't stay around forever. So I would NOT be cheating the system if next year they go off of THIS years income.
I would know because 2 years ago I went to college on the same income I have now (It might have gone up about $1200 a year) and they paid for everything. We have 2 sons also, so our income is not only calculated on us, but for 4 people. So, yeah I will file in January then of 2009 and they will go off this year's income and I will get financial aid again.
Answer: So you are asking me how to cheat so you can get tax ...
So you are asking me how to cheat so you can get tax dollars! You know, the ones I worked hard for. Here is your answer, have hubby pay for your college then get a job and pay him and us back. Asking how to scam the government on an open website is not real cleaver!
Answer: No you are not cheating. When you reapply for aid you will ...
No you are not cheating. When you reapply for aid you will be in a different year and will be using the previous years income. Ask for assitance because there are special circumstances and the money you won may not affect it sometimes there are extra forms or extra information you can give them and still be eligible
Answer: There are two sources for student loans -- the federal ...
There are two sources for student loans -- the federal government and private lenders. In order to obtain most federal student loans, you will first need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In mostyou can combine all of your eligible federal student loans into one loan with a Federal Consolidation Loan. Consolidating also locks the interest rate you pay on your loan.
Answer: First of all, you can't fill out the FAFSA in ...
First of all, you can't fill out the FAFSA in September/October 2008 for 2009 because the earliest day for any year you can do it is January 1. If you are filing it for 2009 then you MUST use the tax return info for 2008, no exceptions. FAFSA awards money based on the previous year. How would you know what FAFSA would award you anyway?
Question: What do you do if your parents refuse to provide info for fafsa for financial aid?
This friend's parents refused to allow her to file FAFSA because they didn't want their taxes "in the government." They are broke and won't be able to help with tuition, so how can she go about emancipating herself financially for the FAFSA?
Answer: She needs to talk to the financial aid department at her ...
She needs to talk to the financial aid department at her school. I talked to FA dept because parents don't help with schooling or living expenses . I live 2000 miles away from parents. They still wouldn't let me file without parents info. The only time you can go without it is if you're married, an orphan or over 24 years old. If they absolutely wont give her the info, she needs to talk to the FA department so they can help her out.
Answer: "they didn't want their taxes 'in the ...
"they didn't want their taxes 'in the government'". Their taxes are already "in the government". That's precisely where there tax money goes.
Answer: Claim Independence and use a different address than parents. ...
Claim Independence and use a different address than parents. Old school.
Answer: It sounds like your friend is in a tough place. Dependency ...
It sounds like your friend is in a tough place. Dependency is determined by the following questions:
Were you born before January 1, 1985 (question 48)?
At the beginning of the school year 2008-2009 will you be working on a master's or doctorate program (such as an MA, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, EdD, or graduate certificate, etc.) (question 49)?
As of today are you married? (Answer "Yes" if you are separated, but not divorced.) (question 50)
Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you (question 51)?
Do you have dependents (other than children or spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2009 (question 52)?
Are (a) both of your parents deceased, or (b) are you (or were you until age 18) a ward or dependent of the court (question 53)?
Are you currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training (question 54)?
Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (question 55)?
Since she has contact with her parents a professional judgement is going to be pretty much impossible for her to achieve. She cannot just claim to be 'independent'.
The government already has her parents tax information so their argument is invalid. I have to wonder if they are misinformed or trying to hide something.
If they are 'broke' filing the FAFSA would only benefit their daughter. Has anyone explained that helping her do this does not financially obligate them to helping her get in school?
She should enlist the aid of a financial aid officer at the school she wishes to attend. Perhaps if they hear this from an 'authority' figure they might bend on their stance.
Answer: The government already has their taxes. That's where the ...
The government already has their taxes. That's where the money goes.
She needs to talk to the Financial Aid department at her college.
Question: when should I apply for fafsa?
Do I apply after I'm accepted? or does it matter?
Answer: DO it asap!!!
Whether accepted or not.
DO it asap!!!
Whether accepted or not.
Answer: Right now. It doesn't matter if you're accepted - ...
Right now. It doesn't matter if you're accepted - if you get in, you'll need to have your financial aid all squared away asap, if you don't get accepted, there's no harm done. It's totally worth it.
Answer: OMG> Do it now? What are you waiting for? You ...
OMG> Do it now? What are you waiting for? You don't have to be accepted at any school to apply.
Answer: Good luck. They wouldn't give parents anything ...
Good luck. They wouldn't give parents anything (reason being that they are white and married)-Pretty stupid, huh? Not worth your time if you fit these qualifications.
Question: my FAFSA EFC was 565. is this high??
i just filled out fafsa and efc score came out to be 565..can anyone tell me what this means? Will I be getting any assistance this fall in college and how much??
Answer: Your EFC is 565 that is very low. That means that you are ...
Your EFC is 565 that is very low. That means that you are only expected to pay $565 of your tuition and they will cover the rest.
Answer: It's not what you are expected to pay. EFC stands for ...
It's not what you are expected to pay. EFC stands for Estimated Family Contribution - it's what FAFSA estimates your family is going contribute toward you tuition. That doesn't mean they or you are expected to pay that, and it doesn't mean you'll only have to pay that much. It's simply a number for your school to work with when figuring out your financial aid package. And yes, you'll probably get some assistance for college, since your EFC isn't terribly high, but the actual amount depends on your academics, your college's standards and policy, other income factors, and general need and merit.
Answer: EFC does stand for Estimated Family Contribution, but it ...
EFC does stand for Estimated Family Contribution, but it doesn mean what the government thinks you WILL contribute to educational cost, it means what the government feels like the family CAN contribute.
Also, EFC numbers are not applied to tuition to determine need, it is applied to the total cost of attendence for the institution in which you are applying. This total cost number includes tuition, room, board, fees, and estimated miscellaneous costs. The difference between the total cost to attend and your EFC is considered your need. So, if total cost to attend is $15,000 and your EFC is 565, your need would be set at $14,435.
That being said, all universities have very different methodologies on how to provide for unmet need. Sometimes it is attached to other criteria, such as academic level, somethimes it does not.
However, 565 is a very, very low number for an EFC. It is very difficult to predict how much you may qualify for because that will be relative to how much it costs to go to the school you are attending. But, given an EFC at that level, you wil most likely qualify for a number of Federal programs to assist you in attending college.
Question: Help With FAFSA?
Say if I have 2 parents
my mom who I live with, and step-dad,
and biological dad who I never see, and owes a lot of money on child support but lives out of state.
I am not legally adopted by step-dad, but I did legally change last name to his.
on fafsa for father, do I put step-dad or real dad?
Answer: I wouldnt put a dad on the form. What that section is ...
i wouldnt put a dad on the form. What that section is determining is whether or not your parents (whoever you use) has money to pay for the school. If you put your real dad than FAFSA is going to assume that his money is available to you. Then you will get less for financial aid. If you put your step-dad than his money will be counted for. So I would put just your mom.
Answer: Just put your mom. They want to know who provides 50% and ...
Just put your mom. They want to know who provides 50% and more support for you. More than likely your mom and your stepdad filed taxes together, so his income will be included anyways. Leave the father part blank.
Answer: You can not just leave it blank . . . Even if he helps you ...
You can not just leave it blank . . . Even if he helps you financially or not.
There are plenty of people who do not get any help from their parents but still have to list their parents. It's just how it is. You will get caught.
Question: FAFSA loan?!?
How does the FAFSA loan for universities work? Is it interest free?
Thanks!
Answer: Student loans are not interest free. There are several ...
Student loans are not interest free. There are several loans you can get through fafsa if you qualify. They are:
Stafford (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Perkins
Question: Does parent residency matter in FAFSA? or In-state Tuition?
Hi,
I am currently living in Arizona with parents and I am going to ASU(Arizona State University) this fall. My parents are going to move to another state before end of this year.
My questions are:
1) Will I still be eligible for In-state Tuition? even though parents are going to be in different state? Do colleges care what your parent's residency is? or they just look at students?
2) Will I be qualified for FAFSA even if parents file taxes in different state? and I file in Arizona?
Answer: Check with the university to make sure, but since you are ...
Check with the university to make sure, but since you are still a dependant, I would think that your parents address would be yours also, even if you live on campus.
Answer: Yes your parents residency matters. If you are their ...
Yes your parents residency matters. If you are their dependent you will have issues once they move. In most instances you have to verify residency inorder to qualify for in-state tuition. I mean that is what it means in-state - living in the state - otherwise everyone would do it. Most states do not allow living on campus to count towards in-state. BUt call your school and ask them
Answer: If your parents move after you enroll in college, it ...
If your parents move after you enroll in college, it won't matter one way or the other. If they move before you enroll, you could have a problem. Call your schools admission office to be sure. Fafsa is a federal fin aid application and it won't matter what state you live in.
Question: I'm filling out my fafsa and they asked?
What income tax return did your parents file or will they file for 2007?
Where do I find that information?
I don't see it... I should be looking at the W-2 form, correct?
Answer: It's on the top left hand corner of the tax form.
It ...
It's on the top left hand corner of the tax form.
It was either a:
1040
1040A or a
1040EZ
EDIT: No NOT on the W2 form. On your parents TAX forms.
Answer: By far, most people should have filed their 2007 inccome tax ...
By far, most people should have filed their 2007 inccome tax returns. If you have all income tax return info, you not only need to filled out FAFSA, but also show them to financial officer who handles your application. You need to ask your parents!
Answer: On the tax return, NOT the W-2
On the tax return, NOT the W-2
Question: I recieve FAFSA and my grades were not good this semester. I was on probation.?
I am afraid I will loose funding; what should I do?
Answer: I think you are allowed to be on probation for a year before ...
I think you are allowed to be on probation for a year before you lose your financial aid. Check the fafsa website or talk to someone in the Financial Aid office at your college.
Answer: the same thing is happening to me,
but I was told that as ...
the same thing is happening to me,
but I was told that as long as you pass 50% of the classes you attempt you are ok...that being that you get out of probation.
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