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Something About Aid Eligibility
Student aids are the most common option that people in the United States use to finance their university education. Here, you will find some information about the requirements and costs of attendance because maybe you are thinking about getting a loan or other financial support.
Requirements include needing and qualifying for financial help, except for certain loans. Other basic is to complete high school or to have a General Education Development (GED) certificate, pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education, and pass the standards established by each state. Besides, people must be eligible in a program, have valid social security (except people from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federal States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau). They also must maintain a good record of grades, register with the Selective Service and prove that the federal student aid will be used only for education.
The Expect Family Contribution is an indicator used to establish your eligibility for federal student aid. It indicates the amount of money that you and your relatives have to contribute with according to the cost attendance of your school year. This formula is established by law, it is obtained from the information that you mentioned on your FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid).
If your family has any special situation such as medical or tuition expenses and unemployment, the financial aid administrator can consider them and adjust your cost of attendance.
It is recommendable to look for more than two options, thus, you can choose the best student aid for you.
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