Should I apply to a better COLLEGE?
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I finally put my foot down that I was going to apply for financial aid and go back to school. I filled out all the forms online and read repeatedly that I was qualified for financial aid grants and loans with and EFC of 0 (which is not a dollar amount but a code the school uses to determine the dollar amount you need out of pocket, but still a 0 is very low).
When I took all the papers and forms into the school's financial aid office I was told that because I made too much money last years I wouldn't be qualified to receive any grants only loans. If I got a grant it would only be for about $2,000.00. This community college is only $1800.00 for full-time courses. That would leave me just enough for books.
I made $11 an hour last year and lived on my own taking care of a sick parent. We lived hand-to-mouth with barely any food on the table. They told me I needed written proof that I was taking care of my mother. Why are the Federal Tax forms I submitted not proof enough?
Should I apply to a better COLLEGE?I know it's frustrating. Everyone always hears all kinds of stories of people going to school totally free, not having to work, not having to borrow...... <sigh> prob 1 out of thousands and thousands of people. Chalk it up to an urban legend.
The gentleman at the Fin aid office is trying to help you. He's trying to see if you qualify for something usually called "Unusual Circumstances", where a person had a high income last year, but had to quit their job (usually to take care of a sick parent, spouse or child and there are several other instances a person might apply for this condition, ie high medical bills). So thier income last year was higher than it is currently. Provide all the documentation he asks for and let them know your circumstances. Written form is best. Don't give up on this... many people do this and succeed in qualifying for assistance.
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