Answer: No, 75% of kids do it. Plus its No, 75% of kids do it. Plus its confidential.

No over 50% of people use financial aid in college. So there is no way you will get made fun of unless it is a total loser.

Well thoes rich kids will run out of money one day. Financial aid is normal to get and many apply for it. College is so expensive. The one's that don't apply for it should get made fun of.

Conselors aren't allowed to tell anybody in the school besides the student fi a student recieves financial. You should be made fun of I don't think. The only way I'll be albe to get into college is by Student Loans and Scholarships!

Most people use financial aid, so that makes the rich kids in the minority. Don;t take high school with you, in college, no one cares who is rich/ poor.

What the hell?! not at all! in fact most kids where I live recieve financial aid...and its not like its written all over you...you dont have to wear a sign on you that says I applied for financial aid. When you go to colelge youll find out kids arent like high school kids anymore. In fact, youre kinda honnored at a university if you came from a poor background and made it here.. whoever told you that is an idiot

Not at all. Besides, no one's gonna know but you and the people you tell.

Most people don't even know you and could care less what you are doing. If that's the way you have to support yourself in college, then so be it.

Definitively not! I'm doing a research paper on it, and I found out that most people are on financial aid. It's sorta rare to find one who isn't on it!

I went to three different colleges. I never knew who applied for Financial Aid or who received scholarships. My parents paid for education and I would never think of judging and teasing someone who was on F/A. As I mentions, unless someone came right out and told you they received F/A, you basically would never know. It's not something that the school makes public information

no way, university is rank expensive, lots of people rely on aid

Maybe. But the rich kids would tease them about anything that indicates they aren't rich. Just don't tell everyone where the tuition money comes from. I'm in pharmacy school right now though, and I certainly wouldn't be using financial aid and going to pharmacy school if I had a job that let me toss all that money out the window like it was nothing. (Feel like I'm currently doing that anyway, but that's beside the point. :) )

No and I have never even seen anything close to that.

It's not like you have to wear a big red letter on your chest announcing that you have student loans. Besides, just about everybody has some form of loans or scholarships. Finally, I'm sure there are some rich kids who make fun of people who were not born with a silver spoon in their mouth. I felt the same way about them in college as I did in high school: they are a$$holes and I really don't care what they think.

you rarely get made fun of for anything at a university....everyone is there to learn and people grow up A LOT! and to directly answer your question....no...it would only be "weird" if you didn't really. unless you definitely don't need it, you should apply.

Financial aid is very beneficial and shouldn't be embarrassing or degrading in any way. It's not like the rich kids are paying for tuition out of their own pockets anyways, it's most likely coming from their parents. If you were at all worried about being looked upon as "poor", throw that out the door. Most kids' parents don't have the money in their pockets to pay for college, so anything that will help, should be considered.

Please don't feel embarrassed. What everyone has stated is true. Not only that, having student aid is almost an option you'll have to take - grant it there are other things as well like working an outside job (which would be extra tough if you are a full-time student). Besides, when you start paying your student loans back, you can get some of the interest (I think it is the interest) you pay back on your tax returns!!!

Well, I do not know what college you are planning to attend, but most of the kids at the college I go to are on some form of financial aid:
A) Mommy and Daddy pay their way.
B) They have full ride scholarships.
C) They have state and federal pell grants.
D) They have a student loan.
No college student can honestly say he does not have any form of financial assistance!

Am an F-1 student pursuing a medical sciences courses here in the US and am filing for financial aid with the help of aunty who is a BSN nurse and a US citizen here in the US and pay taxes sooooo much.I want to graduate,work,pay taxes in the US and contribute quota to this country after graduating.Can I get approved with process of filing for financial aid?What about filing for FAid wiothout a social security card and number,is it possible?Will I get into trouble as aunty is filing with her own income tax papers for me?What are the right channel to follow?

In the spectrum of educational funding, scholarships and grants are the "free money." These awards do not need to be repaid. In general, scholarships are given based on merit and grants are given based on financial need. They may be awarded based on need, or excellence in academics or other areas, or on a combination of both. The aid may be given by the federal or state government. Many scholarships awarded to University students have separate processes, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application forms. The resource links provided here will introduce you to a wide spectrum of possibilities available from the University and numerous other philanthropic agencies, organizations, and individuals. Now the question is that how college funding works, the types of scholarships available, how to find them and how to apply for them. That?s pretty standard issue for a website about scholarships, although we think if you?ll pardon us saying so, that we?ve done an excellent and job of being comprehensive and readable. Here?s what?s different. Scholarships are the ideal form of student aid, as they're basically gifts that never have to be repaid. On the other hand, student loans must be repaid, but they're made at very low interest rates, and you're usually you're not required to begin repayment until six months after you graduate. Some student loans require you to prove financial need, but some of them don't. Many students turn to student loans as a method to pay for college. Basically, if you cannot get access to the free money you have to borrow it in the form of a student loan.
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Congratulations on pursuing a career in medical sciences. We definately are in need of good doctors, nurses, surgeons, and their support. Financial aid is a tricky one . I would suggest doing some research before you or your auny fill out any paperwork. You don't want to get yourselves in a jam. Check out this site for all your financial aid/ grants/ scholarship questions. Good luck!
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Question: can I get enough financial aid for school to help with rent & bills?

i am currently working full time to support myself, but I need to quit in order to go to graduate school full time. I'm afraid I may not get enough financial aid and funding to support myself while in school. i am currently working full time to support myself (rent, bills, etc.). I would like to attend grad school full time so I can focus. I'm afraid I may not find enough funding to get through it without having to work....is it possible?

You can, but try to at least work part time--you can pay for it with loans, but you'll have to pay them back eventually.

It is doubt-full you'll receive enough to live off of. Most people who've had full time jobs have had enough time to accumulate expenses to go with that full time income. Car, apartment, insurance, electric, water, gas, etc. Unless you are planing on moving into the folks basement, loans won't be enough. Been there, done that.

hi. yes, you can. The down fall would be interest rate. Easiest way to explain it, would be like buying a house. Depending on the house; new/old , big /small etc. You might want to borrow additional money for remodeling. Now, the house represents your education."remodeling" can be represented as "luxuries". With that said, depending on credit score, convictions and the helpful use of dependents you can extend your original loan contract an re-finance to clarify all economical transactions. Don't borrow unless you intend to repay. Its always best to borrow at the exact amount. I suggest to leave that as a last resort. Ask your guardians and loved ones to lend you a hand. Part-time wouldn't hurt either. Good Luck and talk about this particular subject with your Loan Officer or Enrollment Counselor. Precise Information will allow you to decide.

This is a pretty standard question. Without spending too much time in a financial aid office, there is plenty you can do get the process started. Start by going to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and filling out the online form for federal student aid. After finding out what you are eligible for in terms of subsidized stafford loans, you can figure out if that is enough to finance your tuition and expenses. In most cases, it isn't. If you find that you need more money then you are offered, you may want to try a private student loan. The best thing to do is compare the different private lenders out there, which can be done at http://www.finaid.org/loans/privatestudentloans.phtml Most of the rates are very similar but do a little research and pick one that you think is best. I would suggest Think Financial. The application process is very quick and easy, and the check is sent directly to you so you can use the money for whatever you want. The limits are much higher with private student loans, up to $40,000 per year. You can find out more information about a Think loan at http://www.thinkfinancial.com . Good Luck.

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ok so I applied for financial aid last semester and got it and this semester I wont be able to attend but they already sent me a check . so whats gunna happen when they find out im not going? will I have to return the money?

Of course you will. You will also have to pay for the classes you pre enrolled in if you haven't dropped them yet. (Since not showing up for the classes deems you ineligible for financial aid). Also, not showing up for them doesn't mean you don't have to pay the school, who's been reserving your spot. Now you owe two places. The goverment and the school.

Question: Help me with understanding financial aid! Please?

I'm going to a private college in California. I live in Alabama, I have one brother, parent's are married, and mother is currently pregnant and will be delivering in June. My parent's combined income is 92,000 dollars and I worked this year and made 10,000 dollars. The college in California has a cost of 46,000 a year. (St. Mary's college of California) I got the scholars at entrance scholarship which is 12,000 dollars a year... I'm so worried that I won't be able to finance this. I don't think they will take into consideration that mom will be having a child this year and I don't think I'll get any free money( grants, scholarships) EFC is 18,000 dollars... I really need to get down to EFC at least, hopefully more. What are odds of getting this much financial aid.. If I can get down to 18,000 a year I can take out loans and parents will pay some. I really need some help. Do you think I can call after I get fafsa and explain moms condition and get more aid? I have 5 schools that I have sent fafsa to... St. Mary's College of California, Santa Clara University, Dominican University of California, University of La Verne, and Spring Hill College. All of those except the last are in California. I can't stay in Alabama... it's just not happening. I absolutly hate it, I can't survive in Alabama any longer, I've waited 18 years to get out and finally I have a chance. I'm okay with going into 30,000 dollars of debt, I'm okay with working 25 hours a week during college and I'm okay with living off of air and water as long as I am out of Alabama and in California with the most of family. I just need to get enough money to bring me to EFC of 18,000 dollars... parents will help me by paying about 24,000 for all four years and taking out about 10,000 in loans... of course I could maybe get them to higher those numbers a bit. And I'm okay with going into 30,000 debt... that's like a new car which is great for 4 years of college Santa Clara is basically out of the picture as they have only given me 4,500 a year in scholarships and their cost is 50,000 a year... on the other hand Dominican University is a bit cheaper and offerend me 15,000 but I don't like that school as much as St. Mary's. I've never visited the University of La Verne but they offered me 14,000 and their cost is about 40,000 a year but they are located in greater L.A. and I have no family there which would be harder on me. I have family that lives only a few hours away from the Bay area where the other 3 Californian colleges are at. I really don't know what to do. I just wanna break down and cry cause I've sacraficed so much for this over 4 years of highschool and now I'm stuck cause parents make to much and aren't ablt to afford 18,000 a year. I need help and I don't wanna go into SOOOO much debt but I will do that before I stay here in this shit hole Alabama

here is what you need to do.
1. Add a couple of schools to your fafsa that are cheaper NOW... a few fall backs, just in case things don't work out. 46K is ludicrous, ahem... anyway...
2. check your FAFSA and make sure you have the correct number of "people in the household". Include yourself, your parents, any siblings that live with your parents and those that don't and are in college and are also reporting parents income on the fafsa. And also include the unborn baby in this number.
3. Never judge a college by the "amount" of scholarship money you get. But by the total loans you have to take out for the 4 years you'll be there.
A scholarship of 2,000 a semester may sound horrible, but if it pays for EVERYTHING, it is really the better deal compared to 12,000 St Mary's. Graduating with a debt of 34X4=136K. Ouch! Who wants to be burdened with a 1400 per month student loan payment after you graduate.. be sure you major in something that would support that.
I don't know about getting more aid for mom being pregnant, at a school that costs 46K a year, I'm sure every single kid there gives some sob story... I wouldn't hold your breath.

You can go to http://www.all-about-scholarship.com or http://e-how-2.info/2008/02/25/how-to-get-scholarships it's about scholarships information. Good luck