Expediting AOS and applying for FAFSA

[cd37 229]

19 hours ago, AP16 said:

I must be mixing things up then, I thought that I was a parolee bevause I'm currently waiting for my AOS to be processed. I did enter here with a K-1.

it says " indifinite parole" which you dont have. I am sure your combo card has expiry date on it. so technically its not indifinite parole. Btw congrats on admission to law school 👍

[AP16 30]

10 hours ago, Roel said:

Uscis will probably tell you to apply again later when you have your green cars. You got admitted once, you'll get admitted again. 0 chance for expedite. 

No way I am going to miss the opportunity. I am graduated in law in my country and left my career to get married, can't wait to start practicing/studying law again. If I can't get FAFSA, I will most likely get a private loan.

[f f 725]

if it is that bad of a loss have you tried delayed starting a semester? you at least have to try to mitigate the loss if you want uscis to consider expediting.

[AP16 30]

1 minute ago, f f said:

if it is that bad of a loss have you tried delayed starting a semester? you at least have to try to mitigate the loss if you want uscis to consider expediting.

Is that even possible? Enroll and start in a different semester?

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

20 hours ago, AP16 said:

My point is, if I can't get federal student loans, I will have to get loans from private banks, which are significantly more expensive.

Weak case for potential damage. You can't claim damage for not getting Federal loans if you don't qualify for Federal loans....

Edited July 30, 2017 by missileman

[f f 725]

34 minutes ago, AP16 said:

Is that even possible? Enroll and start in a different semester?

have you even reached out to the admissions office at all to see if they can help you?

[AP16 30]

Just now, f f said:

have you even reached out to the admissions office at all to see if they can help you?

Not yet, I received the acceptance notice late on Friday. I don't even know if I will get a scholarship yet.

[AP16 30]

1 minute ago, f f said:

have you even reached out to the admissions office at all to see if they can help you?

Can the school itself provide any kind of financial aid?

Sorry, I'm not familiar with how graduate schools work here in America.

[cd37 229]

47 minutes ago, AP16 said:

Can the school itself provide any kind of financial aid?

Sorry, I'm not familiar with how graduate schools work here in America.

definitely yes, colleges always have private scholarship funding. They also get funding for research projects. Start talking to your future professors or your graduate advisor to see if scholarship is available. Thats how I got my scholarship when I was in graduate school.

[Roel 7,192]

Also, as a new resident in the US - it's going to be hard for you to get any loan. Just sayin'. I managed to get a credit card only after 2 years of being a legal resident. And the $$$ limit was really low.

[AP16 30]

3 minutes ago, Roel said:

Also, as a new resident in the US - it's going to be hard for you to get any loan. Just sayin'. I managed to get a credit card only after 2 years of being a legal resident. And the $$$ limit was really low.

I can get a US citizen to co sign. There should be no problem.

[Roel 7,192]

Depending on a bank, it might be a problem.

[usmsbow 801]

1 hour ago, AP16 said:

Can the school itself provide any kind of financial aid?

Sorry, I'm not familiar with how graduate schools work here in America.

Yes, although it is uncommon for law schools to do so. More common with other grad school programs. That being said, if your LSAT was really high and you were admitted to an average law school (or worse), there is a chance they'll offer you at least some funding. Regardless, it is worth checking into. 

 

Also, many universities let you defer for up to a year. Meaning, if you can't start the next semester, the school probably will allow you to start the next one, or following one. 

 

 

53 minutes ago, Roel said:

Also, as a new resident in the US - it's going to be hard for you to get any loan. Just sayin'. I managed to get a credit card only after 2 years of being a legal resident. And the $$$ limit was really low.

No, not if it is a federal student loan. Getting a student loan in general is one of the easiest things in the USA. Getting a credit card is harder. One reason is you're basically stuck with that student loan, even if you declare bankruptcy. 

[AP16 30]

2 hours ago, usmsbow said:

Yes, although it is uncommon for law schools to do so. More common with other grad school programs. That being said, if your LSAT was really high and you were admitted to an average law school (or worse), there is a chance they'll offer you at least some funding. Regardless, it is worth checking into. 

 

Also, many universities let you defer for up to a year. Meaning, if you can't start the next semester, the school probably will allow you to start the next one, or following one. 

 

 

No, not if it is a federal student loan. Getting a student loan in general is one of the easiest things in the USA. Getting a credit card is harder. One reason is you're basically stuck with that student loan, even if you declare bankruptcy. 

So you think it would be possible for me to geat a student loan at all? Like a private one, at least.

[f f 725]

13 minutes ago, AP16 said:

So you think it would be possible for me to geat a student loan at all? Like a private one, at least.

you won't know unless you apply