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Financial aid related questions... anyone?
Ok, long story short, I applied for both federal and state financial aid. And my community college financial office said that I'm not eligible for federal grants so I thought I probably wouldn't be eligible for state aid either... and I set up a monthly payment option ($500 of four payments) and I'm done paying half of them now but NOW (important part) the state award letter said that I can have $1,500 (free grants money) for the current semester. So if the half of the amount is already paid out of my own pocket, can I just keep $1,500 ? Or only half of it will be used to pay the remaining balance of the tuition? Can someone please let me know? I'm a little upset and pissed that school waited this long to tell me that... Any advice will be valued! Thanks!
Public Comments
- Talk to your financial aid office. Basically, the money is yours, but I'm thinking you may have to give it to the school & Then they will refund your money. I know, sounds dumb, but I think that's how most of then do it. Good Luck!
- The best thing to do is check with your financial aid office concerning this. However, here are some scenarios: 1. Financial aid will be given the balance for the semester. 2. Financial aid wil be given entire amount and they will give you a check after all tuition and fees are paid. 3. Balance of the aid will be carried over to the next semester. Much success to you!
- usually the money gets sent to your school, and then they take what they need and send you the rest
