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Can I get money from the FAFSA if I will be less than half-time in school?
I will only be taking one class, so I will be less than half-time/part-time. Will I be eligible to receive anything from the FAFSA if I do this? It will be for this coming-up fall semester. I went to fafsa.gov, but I was unable to find out if I would be eligible for anything.
Also, I may be able to take that class in the summer. If it's only for the summer semester, would I be eligible for FAFSA then? I don't think they offer summer aid, but I am not sure.
I would only be in one class because it will be the last class that I need to graduate and I don't want to take any more. Also, I have not applied for the FAFSA yet. Should I even bother applying now? I don't expect to get anything from the state (Illiinois) but I want to know if the government even has funds left right now if I apply once I get an answer here.
Thank you for your answers! I really wasn't expecting any so quickly. I'll add a few extra details for clarification that I didn't think were needed earlier. I hope this explains the situation fully.
I was supposed to be in a class right now, but do to some issues, I had to drop. I did it before the drop deadline, so I wasn't charged for it though, meaning that that portion of the FAFSA's money hasn't been used. I may be able to get re-enrolled in that class this week if my issue is resolved, meaning that the account would be reset to what it would have been if the issue hadn't happened, but if I can't, then that class has to be pushed until summer or fall. (I don't think you need to know what the issue was, so I won't explain it as it is rather personal and I don't want to share it here.)
I already had a FAFSA for this 2012-2013 year, and had been receiving money for school this year. My school is on trimesters and I was part-time the firs
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The amount that I was getting for this trimester was more that I needed for the class. I was actually getting a refund that would have been deposited into my bank account by the school. This means that I had more than enough money coming from the FAFSA for this trimester. They knew about me only taking one class (4 quarter hours (the school calls its trimesters 'quarters')) and they were giving me more money than I needed. I already know that I'll have enough, I just wanted to know if I'll get that transferred to the summer.
There are really good answers here already even without this bit of extra info, but if anyone has anything extra to add I'd be really grateful for the information.
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Hi Maria,
Yes, students who attend college part time are eligible to receive financial aid, however some schools require a minimum number of credits to receive aid. For example, at the Illinois community college where I work, we require part time students to be enrolled in 6 semester hours-still part time-to receive aid. If your fall class is only three credits, you should contact your school's financial aid office to check on their specific requirements. For the fall semester, you will be completing the 2013-2014 FAFSA.
As for taking the class in the summer, any FAFSA money available is based on the 2012-2013 year. If you have not filed a FAFSA for that time frame, aid will likely not be available.
Filing the FAFSA is always free so it never hurts to give it a try. Good luck!
- AcheliosLv 78 years ago
To receive FAFSA generated Student Loans, you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (summer, fall or spring)
Pell Grant money is based on credit hours --- some schools will not allow pell grant for less than 6 credit hours ---- at 6-8 credit hours, pell grant can be applied at only 50% of the anticipated semester's amount -- if the school allows 1/4 time for pell grant, then 25% of the anticipated semesters's award can be given for 3-5 credit hours
you will have to find out from your school what will work (if anything) based on your situation
- Anonymous5 years ago
Right now you are qualifying based on the data that was reported on your 2008 1040. You will see adjustments to your Estimated Family Contribution score when you apply with your new income. If this pay cut was in 2009, your FAFSA on or after July 1st 2010 will reflect these changes; if the wage reduction affects your 2010 income the EFC will change on your FAFSA on or after July 1st 2011, Depending on what time of year you will renew your application.
- lovelywhitelyLv 58 years ago
FAFSA give the most funds to those students that takes full-time courses. Being part-time student, the fund would be limited. It is usually pay out of pocket for being part-time and for summer courses. Summer financial aid- yes, college does offer it. But it is usually first come first serve as in filling out a form for the summer grants. Your financial aid office should be able to help you in answering your question of getting any aid or not for just one course.
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- 하하Lv 78 years ago
For loans, you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. For grants (only available to students living at/near poverty level), you can get aid at 3 credit hours, but it is only a quarter of your award.
