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I am a parent - first experience of FAFSA.
I forsee initially inputing estimated income data and then updating it when my tax return is filed.
My question is - will the "cash available" need to be revised for the new date, or is the original submission retained?

I have started the FAFSA, but the school I am attending is not listed when I try to choose a school. Will I still be able to use the Pell grant and student loan even if the school is not listed?

I born in Nigeria and lived there for 13 years, in which both of my parents died before I turned 13. luckily for me, I brought her, under permanent visa, by my aunt when I was 13; I became a citizens immediately I got here. About a month later after I got here, she adopted me. Would I still be considered Independent or not? If yes, would this also apply for the CSS/financial aid profile ...

I left a company this year and would like to convert my 401K into a ROTH (obvious tax implications). Will this affect my FAFSA numbers?

Hi all! I am under financial aid probation right now, and my school is checking my grade each quarter. My problem is this quarter, I got C, C-, and B with 12 units and above 2.0 GPA. However, I got an email from the school saying I did not meet the SAP requirement. Can anyone tell me why or the school just have an error on my acadamic history? Thank you

My stepson's mother died and the college is indicating that they require a FAFSA each year to be filed, yet they refuse to make an adjustment on the institutional aid provided with the death of his mother. They are saying that they figure aid based upon the Freshman year circumstances and will not change the formula even when family circumstances change or income changes. I am confused if the EFC changes, is the school not ...

I have a very complicated situation with my FAFSA appeal. I started college last year and didn't do very well my first two semesters, with FAFSA. I took two summer classes (that we paid for out of pocket) and did fine in one but didn't participate in the other. Now 1st semester this year I had my FAFSA taken away because of poor performance and we had to take out a loan to pay for ...

I was just looking for some critique for my financial aid appeal letter. Thank you in advance.

Dear Financial Aid Committee,

My name is ______ ______ I am writing to appeal my suspension from financial aid. I would like to begin thanking you in advance for taking the time to read this letter and consider my request to reinstate my financial aid at Clark Community College. I apologize that I am exceeding my credit limit ...

**I know that my circumstance is probably not enough to lift my financial aid suspension, but I am attempting anyway. Thank you in advance for all your help and advice.***

Sub: Revoking suspension of financial aid assistance

To Whomsoever it May Concern:

I appeal to you to cancel this suspension which has been ordered on the basis of my inability to complete my courses. I am aware that my academic performance does not give any ...

I recently attended a school and asked the school since I was a single parent would the money I didn't use for school be sent to me, to help out with my children, I was told yes. I recently graduated from said school and still have not received the money. Iam doing worse since I graduated from said school. I am unemployed and find it hard to care for my children at this time. I ...