Can anyone give tips on how to qualify for Fin. Aide for College

Spitzergirl Posted: Aug 19, 2004 10:38 PM

Can anyone give tips on how to qualify for Fin. Aide for College

I am always over qualifed. They say, my income is too high.

But, some people know what to do, to get over? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. I want to get this over with as soon as possible.

Thanks.

Wintersbride Posted: Aug 19, 2004 10:52 PM

Re: Can anyone give tips on how to qualify for Fin. Aide for College

What kind of aid are you looking for? And what year are you in (that matters)?

gmnst15 Posted: Aug 19, 2004 11:38 PM

Re: Can anyone give tips on how to qualify for Fin. Aide for College

Someone once told me that whenever they ask you the amount of money you currently have in your bank accounts (savings) like TAP does always write 0 even if you have money in there. Dont know if this makes a difference but its hat I always did and I got a few grants

VickiC Posted: Aug 20, 2004 08:14 AM

Re: Can anyone give tips on how to qualify for Fin. Aide for College

Are you applying with your DH's income as well? That will make a difference. If you apply alone, you might not be overqualified.

If you own a home, you might be considered over qualified because of the worth of your house and assets.

My DH is a first year grad student, and we rent, and we were given enough money to cover the whole cost of his tuition for the entire year at NYU. Thankfully he'll only be there a year!

Spitzergirl Posted: Aug 20, 2004 02:08 PM

Re: Can anyone give tips on how to qualify for Fin. Aide for College

Posted by FutureMrsH

What kind of aid are you looking for? And what year are you in (that matters)?

Financial Aid. I am a JR-Undergrad

Spitzergirl Posted: Aug 20, 2004 02:12 PM

Re: Can anyone give tips on how to qualify for Fin. Aide for College

Posted by VickiC

Are you applying with your DH's income as well? That will make a difference. If you apply alone, you might not be overqualified.

If you own a home, you might be considered over qualified because of the worth of your house and assets.

My DH is a first year grad student, and we rent, and we were given enough money to cover the whole cost of his tuition for the entire year at NYU. Thankfully he'll only be there a year!

Wow....I work part time, and they still tell me I am over qualified, I pay rent to. I think, they get me, when I am filling and they ask about the income tax. How much amount is in this line and what the final income is. I would love to get Pell / Tap.

I will be filling without my husband...(my my, my that sounds so great)...My husband.....