Would it be worth it to file my 2011-2012 FAFSA this late?

The question

I am wanting to attend college in January (winter quarter), and obviously missed the deadline by a long shot. I know all the grant funds have probably been allocated, but is there a chance I could get a federal Safford loan or work-study?

I am prepared to apply for a private student loan, but I know I would be eligible for a federal loan based on my parents’ income. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Yes Megan, do it now!! I was late too; did all the online BS last week for THIS semester, and I get my grant AND loan on Friday 7 October!! Even forgot my f-ing password, and got it retrieved and STILL get my $ in 2 days. if you need any help, message me back; excellent luck girl!

Go to the college you plot to attend. Talk to the financial aid office. It is probably not too late for the January semester. You must do this ASAP. Certain funds may already be allocated, but you may still be eligible for financial aid. Do this … tomorrow!

I wrote an article you may be interested in. It’s not too long, but it is inspiring … especially for students. Just click on the link below.

http://www.examiner.com/public-schools-in-fort-worth/a-new-school-year-is-an-opportunity-to-explore-new-thoughts-1

Excellent luck in your quest for college.

… I’m just sayin’!

the final deadline for federal aid isn’t until June 30th 2012… yes, 2012! Federal Pell grants never “run out” so if you are poor enough, you will still get them… but your aid package may not be ready by the time your tuition is due.

No private loans. They are evil and you would need a cosigner anyway. Fill out your fafsa NOW and be sure you do it again in Feb and after you do your 2011 taxes.

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Dropped out of college, but had a erudition, can I return spring 2012?

The question

Probably too late to expect to get any grants at this point in time.

Back in Jan 2009 I got a erudition to attend school. Everything was paid for although I still had to fill out my fasfa. My mother’s income was over 70k so without the erudition, I would have been stuck with loans. I dropped out at the end of the fall semester in 2009.

Now, I just submitted my fasfa 2011-2012 last week. My dad was out of work for quite a bit of 2010 so I may be eligible for grants and lower interest loans based on his income.

I owe my school nothing and have no debt regarding fasfa. But, my GPA is horribly low. I’m on academic probation but am wondering if my GPA will have an impact on my school giving me loans?

Is it possible for me to return as a new student at the very same college to have clean GPA? I did really terribly those two semesters.
Edit: I practically failed all my classes for both semesters. Other than that I’m hoping my lack of debt will help me out. Quite frankly, I want to disregard all that and start new. I don’t even want to study the same thing.

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unless you failed all your classes i suggest you try to redeem your credits. But only your school adviser’s can answer that question accurately about returning as a new student.
But did you really just drop out or did you take a leave of absense?
I know lot of students who do horribly their first year even later years. you can bring your gpa if you know what youre going to do differently this time around. Who else is going to pay 70k for you to go to college and get your degree so you have a ride to your future. WHO GONNA GIVE YOU 70k?

get your priorities straight

KILL THAT GPA

KILL THOSE EXAMS

GRADUATE AND KEEP GOING

dont wait, call the school tomorrow

You cannot start over and pretend those failing grades don’t exist, sorry.Since you are on academic probation, you will not be able to get financial aid until you get your GPA to an acceptable level. Your previous debt or lack thereof doesn’t matter. Why on earth should the taxpayers pay for your education if you are just going to flunk out of school? Prove you want an education, and deserve one, by bringing your grades up and then you will be eligible for financial aid again.

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