Financial Aid elegibility after receiving Green Card

[JasmineNguyen 0]

Hi everyone,

I have a quick question on Financial Aid. I have my 2yr conditional green card since April 2012.

Im still going to school and my husband works.

He was the one filling Affitdavid of support.

I was wondering if Im eligible for any kind of financial aid. I hope to finish school early but with the tuition being so high, it's almost impossible.

I appreciate your replies.

Thank you!!

[Enigma11561 336]

To be eligible for financial you must fill out a "fasha" form which you can find online.It determines how much, if any, aid your school and the government can give you. School aid is typically scholarships and such which do not need to be paid back. Government loans ( yes they are LOANS), such as Stafford's or Perkins do need to be paid back. Since this aid goes directly to the school, it has NO bearing on your affidavit of support, nor does it add to your income. Contact you school's financial office, they are experts on this stuff.

[Little_My 464]

"FAFSA", which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a possibility since permanent residents are eligible for that but it is fairly hard to get. An easier option would be to look into scholarships through the school, and also look into whether or not you qualify for in-state tuition, if that applies to your school.

[Enigma11561 336]

"FAFSA", which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a possibility since permanent residents are eligible for that but it is fairly hard to get. An easier option would be to look into scholarships through the school, and also look into whether or not you qualify for in-state tuition, if that applies to your school.

FASHA is a form used to calculate need. Just about all schools use it and require it for tuition aid, including in state tuition. ( for example, the state does not know if you are poor or a millionaire, so..they depend on the form to determine that) Been there and done it more times that I want to remember with my kids. Some schools will give scholarships if your a top sports athlete or a major brain in a subject that the school holds valuable. But to get aid you still need to fill in the FASHA. Again, just go to your schools financial aid office.