December 6, 2010
Financial Aid Loans | Types Of Financial Aid Available For Students In College
It is not possible to have enough money all the time: sometimes you want more than you have and sometimes you have more than you expect and do not have any idea of how to use money properly. However, there are some cases when students just need some money in order to continue their education, enter the necessary program, conduct research, or visit some place. This is why almost each student has the right to apply for financial aid and make use of personal skills and knowledge to prove that such purposes are worthy of recognition and money support. As a rule, students can apply for different types of financial aid, and each type has its own strong and weak points that have to be considered by students. Types of Financial Aid for Students To apply for financial aid, you should know what each aid means and aims at. Grants: money gifts that should not be paid back. Numerous private and educational organizations, professional associations, and even government are the main sources of grants. This grant award is usually based on particular student demand, ethnicity, religious challenges, personal achievements, or some special interests. Scholarships: awards that should not be paid back as well. Private organizations or educational affiliations are able to support a student with a scholarship because of his/her skills, achievements, or academic level of knowledge. Loans: money has to be paid back within a certain period of time. The peculiar feature of this financial aid is the fact that any student is able to get loans without taking into consideration his/her level of knowledge, race, ethnicity, and age. To apply for loans, students have to evaluate their income levels and possibilities to pay money back. There is always a chance to find a source and apply for financial aid. What has to be done by students is gathering enough information about the conditions under which aid is available and the evaluation of personal knowledge that helps to define the type of aid.
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April 16, 2011
Robert N ME @ 12:46 pm:
WOW you get a lot! I only get 1700 or at least did any way. Financial aid is a first come first served basis and that all depends on how many funds they have to give out. Usually if you withdraw before 60% into the class then you have to pay back those funds you received. It also depends on how many credits you are taking. I would talk with some one at your school. For me my funds have never been the same amount always around 1700 though well aside from Summer quarter.
April 18, 2011
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April 27, 2011
Carly R. @ 12:53 am:
Check out: EducationGrant.com- it's an online research tool to help you find the financial aid resources that can help you pay for your college education. We will dig into the details of Education Grants, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Student Loans.
We were just featured in a CNN.com article as a great resource for government grant information! That article is here: http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/17/pf/saving/student_credit_card_questions.
May 11, 2011
Helene @ 7:57 am:
Joe-
Actually, Emily is not in the wrong. Yes, SHHS “participates” in the Archidiocese's financial aid program- however, I have never heard of anyone receiving any substantial “financial aid” if any. However, if you read through the entire Financial Aid webpage, it also states:
Financial Aid
Sacred Heart High School, as a private, independent school is funded by tuition payments. There is no government or Church support. As education costs continue to rise student financial assistance becomes increasingly more important. The school relies on the contributed services of a dedicated staff of religious, on parent and alumni contributions and on fund-raising efforts. The generosity of those involved in these efforts has made it possible for Sacred Heart to offer limited financial aid.
Yes, Sacred Heart is a Catholic school, but lets be clear- it's the Diocese's dime. Financial aid and funding are two different things.
May 13, 2011
Dequia W @ 3:16 pm:
To answer your question,
if you or your parents DO NOT have the money to pay for the entire cost of your schooling and are going to have to take out a student or parent loan to cover the costs then YES, you need to fill out the FAFSA and the CSS.
If you DO have the cash saved, then no need to do the fafsa or the CSS. Be aware however, that some scholarships will have a "need' component to them and will ask for your EFC number or proof you filled out the fafsa. In other words, they not only want to know that you have a great GPA and admission test scores, they also may give a higher priority to those who come from a poor family. You can choose to skip applying for those or go ahead and do the fafsa and apply for those scholarships anyway and hope for the best. It's up to you.
PS: don't make the mistake a lot of parents and kids do when choosing and budgeting for college. Don't forget you will be in college for FOUR years so choose a school that relates to how much they have saved. Example: Mom and Dad have 40,000 in your college savings account. Since you will be in school for FOUR years, this means you can afford a school that costs 10,000 a year. Many people make the mistake of choosing a school that costs 40,000 for ONE year and don't quite grasp the concept of not blowing it all on their first year. Kinda stinks to see them spend that kind of cash for the first year and then have nothing left for subsequent years.
June 10, 2011
Ashlen Burtz @ 6:45 am:
In the article, “Financial Aid: How it works,” this article talks about how the majority of full time college students end up receiving financial aid and how financial aid works. In the article I learned the federal government or the colleges use formulas to analyze the families financial circumstances and compare them to other families financial circumstances. I learned that there is three types of financial aid and that is grants and scholarships, loans, and work. I also, learned that colleges with higher costs can be affordable. For example, If the college cost $25,000, you can be eligible for $20,000 in aid. The article made me think about how I can get financial aid and how I'll be able to afford going to college. Financial aid is a big help for college students and lets college students go to any college they want without worrying so much about the cost.
August 19, 2011
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