Applying for aid is just the first step in a process. One in three applicants will be selected for a process called verification. If your application is selected, you will need to provide the financial aid office with tax forms and other documents. Provide the verification documents as soon as possible. Most financial aid offices have double digit increases in applications to … [Read more...] about Start the Process of Getting Financial Aid
Pell Grants
Federal Financial Aid Changes for 2012 / 2013
July brings the summer heat, fireworks and outdoor picnics. Along with all the fun, July also marks the start of a new financial aid award year. An award year always starts July 1 and runs through June 30 of the following year and this award year. For 2012/2013, many changes to the student aid program are coming. Knowing these changes may save you some time in the financial aid … [Read more...] about Federal Financial Aid Changes for 2012 / 2013
Financial Aid Programs Affected By Budget Woes
The U.S. Congress is struggling to agree on the budget and whatever state you live in is struggling too. One of the big problems is that much of the fluff has already been cut and there are not a lot of discretionary areas to reduce spending. Education is one of the targets. How does that affect you? One proposal would have the Pell grant reduced by 15%. … [Read more...] about Financial Aid Programs Affected By Budget Woes
Pell Grants are on the Chopping Block
Have you been watching the news? There is a big fiscal stand-off in Washington, DC. Both sides say they want to reduce the deficit and balance the budget. Last week the House of Representatives passed HR 1, which would cut funding for education programs by $11.5 billion (16.1%). If the Senate passes this it would be the largest funding cut to education in US History. They … [Read more...] about Pell Grants are on the Chopping Block
Advice for Full-Time College Students
Plan ahead. The Pell Grant is paid on a pro-rated basis. If you are attending a four-year college or university, they may require you to attend full-time, but most community colleges leave the enrollment decision to the individual students. Research has shown that students who attend full-time are usually more successful in their studies. This may be the result of … [Read more...] about Advice for Full-Time College Students