3 FAFSA secrets to help you get the most financial aid

[@Scoutspwnd117]

This is being recommended to me, and I just graduated college 4 days ago. Thanks youtube.

[@gastonchandler448]

Congratulations

[@howtodoit4204]

Am starting now😭😭

[@bradwillmadeit3803]

😂

[@Brawndo2008]

Yup... This is poor timing.

[@PaulThronson]

1) fill out FASFA early 2) Make sure kids don't have $ in their accounts (parents hold any assets) 3) Appeal the award letter if there is any justification you can think of

[@cindydaubel5398]

How long does my childs money have to be in my account?

[@Jdior]

You're the BEST!!!! 🥰

[@andrewmoss3680]

@@cindydaubel5398 just at the time of them filling out the fafsa

[@earldlane]

1:21 thank me later

[@saintpoethefather]

You angel

[@zentee9144]

Im in the year 2019 and im here to personally here to thank you for doing Gods Work

[@johnnyu8845]

Thanks for that

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

@@johnnyu8845 you're welcome!

[@bellas.bellaa]

Thank you

[@amandasmith8327]

Girrl... thank u so much.. I didn't attend college so I really didn't know how to help my son and I'm so glad I found this video.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Amanda Smith you are so welcome! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!

[@sue4245]

Every college has a Financial Aid department on their website with information on how to go about applying. Then your son can go to or call the financial aid office of the college he wants to apply to with any specific questions. The FAFSA is online for free. If you have problems filling it out there is a phone number you can call for help. I am sure they answer the questions of thousands of people every year filling out the FAFSA. Try everything yourself first. You probably won't be surprised to find out that you can do it without paying anyone a dime.

[@antoinettejones7676]

@@TheFAFSAGuru Are you still avaiable?

[@IsaacB1702]

I'm glad I discovered this channel during my Junior Year of High School!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Isaac Barger me too!! It’s great for you to be prepared!

[@sophietucker6249]

me too I've always been so worried about it because i don't have a family that can afford to pay for my college and living costs.

[@Craig-bo5fl]

My family salary yearly is 6k. So I'm going to Harvard for Free BABY!!!!!!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Stephano that’s awesome!!!!

[@timotheeyappi3641]

Lmao 😂

[@ihawms950]

Lmfao

[@andrewthompson9330]

Craig Actually, we're paying for it with our taxes, but whatever...

[@aquagrl93]

@@andrewthompson9330 taxes don't pay for private colleges genius

[@CocoBeanPvP]

Fafsa only gave me loans when I have a ton of friends way better off than me that got a ton of money

[@sue4245]

FAFSA is only the application for financial aid from the government. And a guideline for the university you are applying to. It could be your friends received grants and scholarships from other sources. Check with your Financial Aid office to see if there is more money you can apply for.

[@DrFuzzyxFuzz]

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[@thematrix2.0617]

You sound like a victim. He black.

[@nicolefrancois2263]

@@sue4245 how do u deal with d rejection, because yr parents are residing in another country u r refused financial aid, even though ur a citizen. They term u as international. Yr parents are now responsible for u financially...their country rate is high with d conversion...so d college fees is exorbitant...mind u am attending county college. I must add though, I get a few hundred dollars in financial aid....please asses....😔

[@KBlocker29]

Michael Smith I'm genuinely curious, how did you get there

[@brandonharris5264]

Any college financial aid office will walk you through everything for free

[@sue4245]

Exactly! You are 100% correct! No one needs to pay anything to apply for financial aid.

[@claricerobinson4587]

Exactly!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Brandon Harris of course there are free services out there...that I often recommend to people. I provide a service for people who are looking for more In depth guidance that want to work one on one with someone who has more time to devote to them than overloaded financial aid counselors at have. I have worked in the field for many years and have seen first hand the needs of families that often go unmet because they can’t get the time they need. Not trying to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes here just want to provide a service for people that want more than people at the 800 numbers and financial aid offices can give them 😉

[@MyPOVvlogs]

@@TheFAFSAGuru A lot of times I've met with student workers at the financial aid office and they give me the wrong information. If people are willing to pay someone who they trust is knowledgable, why not.

[@septemberrose3267]

Ok so Do I have to have my classes set up before I start financial aid or do this first

[@mercychepi]

So i filed, and i got $0. Im dropping out or joining army

[@bre5264]

Literally 😂😂

[@willperryman4559]

I just found you, and I also just filled out my first fafsa id for my daughter who is a senior in high school now November 2019 ..... Thank You 🙏

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Will Perryman you’re so welcome. Good luck. Let me know if you need any help!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

I’m so happy to help’ !

[@MichaelBurke_Woelfe]

Secret 3 really only works at most schools if you have circumstances such as a loss of income or some medical bills, and even then it is no guarantee. It doesn't work just because you got bills and the aid package ain't enough money. I would say the number of schools reserving some aid to just help with "appeals" would be fairly small, and certainly not if you are at a community college or state school. Secrets 1 & 2 are spot on. Secret 3 should be how to search and find private scholarships, scholarships in your community, etc. And don't get scammed by paying for scholarships. Otherwise, good advice. :-D

[@danc3677]

I learning too much and don’t know what is what. But I believe in the people of our

[@akeinoxiong9256]

My dream was to go to college and I just did my financial aid today and they told me that I would be getting very little money. Only $800. When In reality , I have a single mom and we barely could afford to travel out of state or food. When I got home I broke down cause I know I can’t afford to college so I guess I’m not going to college

[@gabbie3174]

Look into scholarships! Don’t give up just yet!

[@cesarq7714]

I'm also in the same situation. Don't give up!!!!

[@porchagreene3167]

Apply for loans? I live at home with my mom, struggle but I got a loan helped me pay for college.

[@nilcesilva4612]

Don’t give up!! We had the some problems My daughter got loans

[@junie-b-jonez8620]

Don’t give up! Find a close community college near you and apply to all of their scholarships that’s the only way I was able to go to school. Good luck!

[@djididiarra9627]

Can you do a video on how I can file my fafsa as a independent instead of dependent using my parents info and how will it work for tap ? I’ll be turning 23 in the summer

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

I will do a video on this

[@woineshethailemichael2176]

This is me🙈same issue @Djidi

[@JimCar71]

Having a large percent of tuition required to come from high interest private loans is why many can’t pay off loans after graduation (excluding those that get useless degrees that provide no marketability in the job market) I remember the good old days when I could get a government loan for my full tuition and tuition was affordable enough I could pay half of it while in school and the other half with 5 years of graduation. Not anymore for my kids.

[@chrisalexanderVOG]

Hi Tina, thank you so much for this information. I'm set to do a FAFSA Presentation for my High School Seniors and their parents and this information really helps. Keep up the Amazing work.

[@natmarie7088]

First Secret: Be poor

[@gordyjorgenson8623]

Ha. easy.

[@bradwillmadeit3803]

Whattt😂

[@mayrasancruz]

Lmao 🤣

[@Jdior]

You lit‼️🔥 🔥🔥 This was extremely helpful! Thank you 💞

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrissypacheco9635]

It is correct that the home you live in as your primary residence is not count as assets, unless, here's the part she forgot to mention, but that many students lose aid on is that, if part if your primary house is rented that part IS counted as assets AND must be reported on the FAFSA.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Chrissy Pacheco yes you’re absolutely right! So let’s say you own a duplex and live on one side then you would only count half of the total net value. Thanks for clarifying!

[@GQPikachu]

Every school is different with how they award aid and these "secrets" may not always be beneficial. Schools with Institutional methodology look tend to have more institutional aid to give out, so they look closer at factors the FAFSA doesn't consider, while Federal methodology schools primarily award federally-based aid with some more limited institutional aid. Also, schools have FAFSA days for free and you don't even have to attend that school. You can always go to your Financial aid office for help with these steps. With the Data Retrieval Tool now, unless you have specific circumstances preventing you from using it, the rest of the FAFSA is basic information.

[@chrissypacheco9635]

Exactly. These are points she neglects to discuss, but that are important, like with her third "secret".

[@GQPikachu]

@@chrissypacheco9635 I often wonder if people who discuss these topics actually have professional experience and just don't stay up to date or they are just saying what they believe to be true based on limited experience...

[@LAG0823]

Post University offers assistance for free and assists with the entire admissions process.

[@bbhs0404]

Lily Greaney thanks for sharing! A lot of colleges will offer free assistance they just get bogged down and sometimes aren’t as accessible but absolutely everyone should check in with their colleges to see what they can offer for help for sure!

[@candaceross5760]

Yeah I can not ever get the application to let me fill it out so will u gelpd

[@taghreedriyati3846]

Lily Greaney ,hi can I ask about this university if it's acceptable,worldwide,, and how they can help me with the Fafsa

[@sherrielovelight4101]

Lily Greaney Wiis post a good school

[@baileyleonard6282]

Wish I would have found this channel sooner because I'm in my last semester about to graduate.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

me too!

[@yvettekirkland1032]

Thank you The best in the future

[@hope6551]

There's a business I want to start and I'm afraid too because I don't want it to affect my fasfa since I'm attending a university where my fasfa didn't even pay half of my tuition.

[@isabelamoore337]

My fafsa is barely anything, not like my family has money to pay for it, but if you wanna start the business, do it now (especially if the market is fright) so you can pay off your debts sooner than later

[@yanderynshoup5857]

Hi Tina, thank you so much for the information. It's been very helpful. I have a question I go to a Private school can I still reject the first offer without any consequences?

[@bbhs0404]

Yanderyn Shoup Can you elaborate a little more? Do you currently go to a private college or private high school? And are you referring to applying early admission?

[@waytodeen._]

I’m sorry I didn’t understand the last one. What’s an award letter?

[@shastaholly991]

I’m not sure why but FAFSA keeps giving me less and less money each term and it’s getting really hard to pay for anything :( nothing has changed in my household so I’m not sure why I’m getting so much less each term

[@cesarq7714]

Damn, :(

[@dmoney4029]

How long have you been in school ?? The longer you in school and when you use fafsa you only get so much in your education journey.

[@Jameson_Rogers]

Shasta Holly same here :/

[@jessicadorricott52]

Appeal with your school! I did and they adjusted the amount. They can help you through the process. It is actually super easy and worth the time.

[@Royalu2000]

1) Do FAFSA before 1 October of any year for EARLY advantage of funding. 2) Students to transfer any/all ASSETS ($ in the bank 2 their parents); FAFSA will charge students 20% of their income vs. 5.54% charged to parents. FAFSA does not look at the parents house or retirement under assets. 3) Appeal your award letter from college; not enough money to pay for their needs, write letter and appeal asking for more aid; FAFSA doesn't take extenuating circumstance into consideration. Send

[@stephaniecole-sanchez9570]

Dear office, I took a pension loan and deposited it into court-blocked child performer acct. Signed, idiot. :(

[@yvettekirkland1032]

8:03pm. I am a senior and would like to get the maximum aid and and loan to complete my bachelor degree or associate degree. Any tips?

[@annazhou4021]

Hello, I am facing a conflict issue. My parents are married but filed tax separately. My mom has claimed me as dependent in her tax. So should I include my father’s tax year in my fafsa?

[@birdie0124]

My parents can’t sign the fast signature portion and due to frustration of the glitchy website my parents are refusing to help me submit my application and I need it to register for this fall semester with starts October 29th.

[@birdie0124]

Any suggestions?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Can they not sign it because it’s glitchy? Or are they refusing to submit their income information? It’s better to email me at [e-mail]

[@nancybrown6489]

How about the Most Important, Being Honest...

[@jaybanksuniversal]

Who’s lying?

[@nancybrown6489]

@J. C. It's not a stupid comment. I can see already what Bracket You Fall Under ( cheaters and liars ). It doesn't hurt to be honest you can Sleep Better at night. Stop Being So Greedy Already. If you weren't so Greedy and Lacking Maybe you could Qualify for Some Scholarships that would Help Too...you know.

[@superkay4421]

I was homeless with my family the two years I’ve applied so 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jessmiles6013]

Are u still homeless im in the same boat

[@claricerobinson4587]

So you should most definitely recieve aid. What state are you in?

[@superkay4421]

Clarice Robinson I did. I’m in North Carolina

[@claricerobinson4587]

@@superkay4421 Awesome! I pray everything works out with you and your family. Happy New Year!

[@staticshotaop561]

Super Kay hey wassup

[@alyssasellers4906]

will tip 3 still work if i go to a junior college?

[@nievewhitexoxo5391]

What about finally aid appeals?

[@Peanutgames2013]

My wife is s stay at home mom, I make good money, family of 4 my daughter didn't get squat

[@ChefBendOregon]

I just submitted my application yesterday, I was hoping to start school this winter in January, I guess is too late?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Francisco Cano no it’s not too late you can get financial aid for Jan 2020 still

[@macheavy7893]

Appreciate this video as well

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

thanks!

[@liliu4254]

Thank you!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

You're welcome!

[@georgevargas3089]

What kind of federal funds will benefit from completing the FAFSA early?

[@georgevargas3089]

Exactly

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Some colleges use the FAFSA to award institutional need based scholarships and the earlier you apply the better

[@pao8997]

now is 2020 and am so cunfed to fill all Thanks for this great video am In Riverside Ca

[@AhmedHany-uc6nu]

Hay ... can i apply for it if i live out of america or what?

[@pao8997]

@@AhmedHany-uc6nu Yes you do and right

[@TJMJR1963]

Thank you. God Bless!!

[@jessicawetsit2346]

Hoping you read these...? What happens after default?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

you can't borrow a federal student loan, you need to get on a payment plan with the lender to get the loan out of default. Usually after 6-10 on time payments your loan will go back into good standing

[@spart..5872]

What if I have no money in my account and I’m a student

[@ansufati1678]

If I work and do taxes, do I have to put both my parents taxes and mines or can I just put mine? So that I can receive more money

[@Beachkind247]

Great info, thank you so much.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

L.A. Child you’re welcome!

[@duke01000]

Hi, how about for graduate students? Thank you

[@joeholmberg250]

Completed this last year and my son got a whopping $2,400. Fingers crossed this year that he gets enough to actually go to school. Family of 7 with AGI of 90k should merit more than $2,400.00.

[@MrMalikpirimov]

It's 2019. Why application needs from me 2017 tax information? I have only last year(2018) tax information. What should I do?

[@kwamrodi5676]

Search for 💰 hehehe

[@MrMalikpirimov]

@@kwamrodi5676 you so SMART)))

[@taejones5257]

Did you get it ?!

[@SP-iq2ej]

I didn’t get it what that’s mean

[@plangelierwot]

You can get transcripts from the IRs but you really should be keeping your tax documents for 7 years

[@mclcfuture46]

It is a good idea just to contact the university directly for FAFSA help.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Absolutely financial aid staff at all colleges are so helpful!

[@azizucmakli2992]

If there is no mention of PELL grant amount in EFC section at end of FAFSA online form (after submitting), does that mean no Pell grant will be awarded (for 2020-2021 college year)

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Aziz Ucmakli yes that is wheee you get an idea of whether or not you are Pell eligible so if it’s not listed your EFC did not fall within the qualifying guidelines.

[@azizucmakli2992]

@@TheFAFSAGuru Thank you!

[@nexttobekingvevo]

title iv authorization I’m trying to find out if I should authorize the university to my financial ad I’m not sure

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

You can get direct access to me and my team for any and all financial aid related questions as a member of my Financial Aid Academy PLUS program....and you can cancel at anytime. For more information go to www.thefafsaguru.com/p/academy-plus

[@ButchersNailsEnjoyer]

Dont go to college unless you have some kind of benefit or scholarship. You can’t pay it off in this day and age. It’s not 1960 anymore which most people running the place seem to think it still is. Also good luck finding a job while going to school that won’t say you need more experience or your schedule conflicts with ours. You also need a FULL TIME job not a part time. After taxes and expenses, you will have nothing left after a part time paycheck. You have to get a full time job. That means using whatever free time you have to study. Those parties and friends and happy moments you see in movies aren’t real. You literally have no time for that. Don’t even fuckin listen to people telling you to go live your life and go travel because you have to work every chance you can. Those same people who tell you to go travel and have fun also had it easier in their time when they could afford a house, travel every summer and get a masters without debt just by flipping burgers. If you have a decent paying job already, some kind of benefit, and a major that is actually useful and not some fuckin bullshit that isn’t even a job then go to college. If you don’t at least have one of those 3 things listed, then you should look at construction or any other full time career. That’s reality kids. Like i said it’s not 1960 where everything costs a nickel.

[@bellabae5428]

Hi I have a question my daughter applied for off campus and she's getting the max . So now she says she want to be on on campus will fagsa give more and how much?

[@heidigonzalezz]

Hello, I am a current student and I am going to apply for FAFSA for 2020-2021. My parents do not have the tax return from 2018 yet how can I apply for FAFSA if I want to attend spring of 2020 at my college.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Heidi Gonzalez You can fill out the FAFSA using an estimate of your parents tax information instead of linking to the IRS you just put the figures in manually and submit it then when your parents file their taxes you can go in and make a correction and update the tax information with accurate info

[@Belle.1111]

How can we correct an error on our Fafsa application? My daughter's application was not excepted and it show's that the incorrect income was reported:/

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

maribel perez you can log back in to the FAFSA site and click on “make FAFSA corrections” then update the information and resubmit

[@lizramirez8729]

If the student is using the parents income, do they still check the students savings account? I thought it went off the parents income?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

they use both student and parent income and assets.

[@goddessofdragons1996]

What if fafsa doesn’t cover all of my tuition? I can’t afford to pay on a loan. I’m worried it’ll only cover some of it and then I’ll still have thousands of dollars left

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Most students have financial aid gap, so look for more affordable options and be sure to apply for outside scholarships consistently throughout the year.

[@samuelgreer5223]

One of my players has a desire to go to college. His mom is paying student loans for his brother, can he apply for financial aid for college?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Yes, but if he is under 24, does not have a child, or is not a veteran he is dependent and will need parent information when completing the FAFSA and moms (and dad/stepdad if married) income will be considered when awarding him financial aid.

[@elalquimista573]

All of this information is not a secret and the colleges offers financial aid advice for free.

[@chrissypacheco9635]

Exactly. She's charging to give info that's already free and readily available if people researched.

[@mariasolorzano1788]

I have a huge concern of how fill up the FAFSA because I’m married but We don’t do taxes togueter and he is the owner of the house where we live in the FAFSA ask for my husbands income?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Maria solorzano if you’re married you need to put both incomes on the FAFSA unless you are separte really then would only list yourself

[@KaRiNa-pj9sb]

I had a difficult pregnacy and then was taking care of my baby, so I didn't work. Should i put dependents all though my childs father was paying for everything regarding the baby. Or should i just put single with 0 dependants. Thanks im trying to get this finacial aid to start beauty school next month. Praying i will.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Ka Ri Na Yes you should put dependents because you were providing the care and in the section that says did someone give you money or help you pay your bills you would list the amount there of your portion of bills he helped pay

[@KaRiNa-pj9sb]

@@TheFAFSAGuru Thank you, so much I really appreciate you.

[@victoriagiangiulio6195]

Is it beneficial to remove dad from custody paperwork and have child support paid in cash? Dad lives out of the country. Sees them maybe once a year and sometimes pays child support but when he does it's through the state system (per me). Is it better to show he's MIA- which is not lying.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

even if he pays cash it would still be considered child support that would need to be reported on the FAFSA

[@macheavy7893]

I'm trying to go back to and transfer credits from previous schools but 8 have a bill that's around 3000 dollars total from both schools. I'm applying to go to a online College again and I guess my question with that bill of 3000 dollars how can get approved for grants or financial aid ? Just wondering the steps to take.

[@Victoriaaillis]

Hey Mekail! If your bill is just owed to the college(like they have a hold on your transcripts) it will not affect your FAFSA, but if you owe monies to the Department of Ed any school you apply to will not be able to award you any FAFSA until the bill is paid. I hope this help, I'm a financial aid coordinator also!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

yes this is correct.

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

Another secret is that you get more if you say you are living off campus as opposed to living on campus or with parents. You can also get more if you say you want to participate in work study programs.

[@SirAuron777]

They don’t investigate do they lol

[@lv9157]

I am 21 years old and getting married next year. When I apply next year will I get a substantially larger amount of aid since I will be considered independent?

[@jordyvogt6366]

Kelly Hays it goes off your status from 2 years ago. I am in the same boat.

[@isabelamoore337]

Probably as you won’t be on your parents income and you’ll have less access to money as you’ll be on just you and your spouses

[@melodyn6419]

FAFSA could cover living expenses or not? How to apply for that? Thanks

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

melody N it all depends on the cost of the college and how much money you get awarded you don’t apply separately for it you just fill out the FAFSA

[@moonenhypink]

How long do you get to use FAFSA???

[@Victoriaaillis]

You have a 600% lifetime eligibility which means you have 6 years as a full time student (12 units) to receive any aid . Out of the 600% you have 150% to use at community college level the rest would be for university. I hope this helps! I work in Financial Aid just so you know!

[@carlmoore6466]

So I am going back to school and had to quit my job to do so (I travelled for work, hard to attend class in person if I'm on the other side of the country). I plan to appeal when mine gets returned, as it used the 2019 tax returns and I made way too much to get any sort of grants, scholarships, etc. However, I have a lot in savings and investments outside of retirement. Would it be beneficial to transfer it to an account not owned by me so they can't take it into consideration? Or would this most likely end up with me getting in trouble?

[@ladyjinla1725]

Hi Fasa Guru. I have two question. 1- If the parent and the student are dependents on a older sibling's taxes. Do the student submit the tax information of the person who claim them as a dependent on their fasa? 2-If a student is over 21 and pays for their own housing and all personal needs with no financial assistance from their parents, why do they still need their parent tax information on the fasa application?

[@williamdaniels5849]

Can you help me, I start feb 22, next week, I think it’s done but would love to talk about it, I need to appeal. Need more money, I am disable

[@finesebyphonewithJerron]

Is it worth it to pay the CD penalty of around $21 to withdraw the $3,050 from my daughter's name and put it in an account of mine? Not sure. Small amount and then it will just show in my savings for the FAFSA.

[@chrissypacheco9635]

This is not as cut and dry as she makes it seems. Other factors, such as family size, family income, assets, etc. also go into the formula for determining eligibility.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

There are a lot factors that go into play in determining the expected family contribution from information that is on the FAFSA. Basically you can expect that any need-based aid she would receive from the college would be reduced by 20% of what she has in her savings account so in this case that would be about $600. And that’s if she’s eligible for need based aid.

[@ethancharles2189]

On rule #1. I've been the early bird and I've been the late bird and I still wound up with the same worm. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

that's good! some people miss important deadlines for state grant $

[@ahnafkhan8115]

Thank you!!

[@hypnosemblem8829]

How do you appeal the award?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

I sell a course on my website $49 that will guide you in writing an effective appeal letter www.thefafsaguru.com/p/how-to-effectively-appeal-your-financial-aid-offer

[@Victoriaaillis]

Hello! In order to do an apple you have to ask you Financial Aid office for a Professional Judgement some might even call it an Income Change Review. This is not something that everyone will qualify to do. But if you or your parents income is different then what it was in 2019 or 2020 your financial aid office has the power to reflect what your income looks like know on your FAFSA and that can help you qualify for more Financial Aid. You need to provide all the documents your FA office will ask for and make sure you are detailed and truthful in your statement! I hope this helps! I work in Financial Aid just so you know!

[@mugen11120]

Is there a way to get aid that you don't have to pay back even if your counselor has only told you about student loans?

[@brianam9024]

Scholarships?? Don’t do loans

[@laurasandoval1047]

thank you for this!! :)

[@aidanucmakli3768]

Hi Tina, If my parent's income will be less in 2019 calendar (less than 2018 tax year), do you recommend we contact each school's admission office (email or call) and let them know that the income on next year's fafsa form (2019 tax year) will be less? My mother is separated and child support will stop as i turned 18 this year (i'm a senior in High school). I think you mention in one of your videos that the schools may reconsider EFC/ eligibility (we think we would be eligible for PELL grand next year as we did not qualify for it with 2018 income data). Thanks!

[@TebowTheNextKilmer]

what if we have a child enrolled in private school with tuition of $10k per year? I don't believe they take that into account? Will they if I cite it as a reason for appeal?

[@maried9383]

Hi I use to go to a community college I got fafsa for 2 semesters but I failed my classes. I honestly didn’t understand anything, I didn’t even know how fafsa worked I got it done with my high school English class and I just kept doing the applications my community college gave me.. well anywho it’s been 2 years since I dropped out, I feel like I can handle responsibilities more. I’m on my own I’m 22 would there be any chance I can get help in attending school?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Barbara Dominguez Hi Barbara are you wanting to go back to the same school or a different one… If it’s the same school they might’ve placed you on academic probation duty or grades which means it might not be able to access financial aid at that school until you successfully take a couple more classes… I’m happy to chat with you more about it and set up a consult call if you would like

[@bobbya768ra]

Hello. I retired at 53 due to my plant closing in 2019. In 2020 I pulled out a chunk of cash from my 401k to pay off my car and motorcycle. My 18 year old is going to college in 2022. I hear that it's best to do fafsa early but I'll have to use my taxes from last April and that makes my income look 4 times as what it really is now ( collecting a pension). Should I fill it out now or wait til I file my taxes next year when it'll reflect financial reality?

[@kennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn1242]

FAFSA opened this month. You have to use 2020 taxes even if you wait to file 2021 taxes because this review is based on 2020

[@kennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn1242]

If you are a single parent then you don’t have to put the other parent.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

an inflated AGI due to a one time retirement distribution is considered a special circumstance and you need to report it to the Financial aid office, and they can recalculate your EFC and adjust your financial aid package.

[@a1cxd166]

Will fasfa pay for crane cert

[@Looch27]

Does it matter if there’s money in my account if I didn’t fill out the assets for the student.

[@Victoriaaillis]

Nope, its your choice to skip it so unless your Financial Aid person asks for it nothing will happen! I work in financial aid just so you know lol!

[@lordenlee]

The money for disability counts ?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

You do report disability income as untaxed income on the FAFSA

[@boorene6535]

I didnt file for 2020 will this effect how much i get if i dont give them tax return for 2020 ?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

if you weren't required to file taxes then it shouldn't but if you were required to file taxes and didnt'...you will have to file them to get financial aid

[@lizbeth867]

Hi, i just submitted the FAFSA form and I chose the not filing taxes choice because my parent's income isn't high enough to file taxes. When I submitted my form it say that it could not give me an expected family contribution number because the annual income for parent 1 was too high. It said I had to contact the financial aid offices of all the colleges I chose. What do I do now??

[@Victoriaaillis]

Hello Lizbeth, Here are the rules for a married couple to file taxes (Married filing jointly: $24,800 if both spouses under age 65. $26,100 if one spouse under age 65 and one age 65 or older. $27,400 if both spouses age 65 or older.) If your parents made more then the listed income they will need to file taxes. If they made less you will have to go back on your FAFSA and make sure you put the right income for each parent. I hope this helps! Also I work in financial aid just so you know lol.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

if they were required to file taxes due to their income they will need to file taxes and you can say "will file taxes" instead of not filing taxes in this section, provided they plan to file

[@sabrinatai31]

I need help right now. I am in calfornia. My son is a 17 year old senior with adhd. He just told me he wants to go college. I need help because calfornia is so expensive. I made 70,000 with husband and now we don't qualify for anything. Please help! The whole process is confusing . We file our taxes together.

[@MIkeDye200202holla]

Just discovered your channel thank you for the tips

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

You are so welcome!

[@cynthialandis4263]

If you go to fight you’re faster you have to write down how much you put into your retirement and now that’s going to count because I was going to do that because I wanted to try to get more FAFSA and I was told I had to write down every Patty I put into my 401(k) and my other retirement plan so I do not recommend to do that you are a professional you would’ve known this I live in Massachusetts

[@jadekara4643]

If you do an amended tax return on the previous year tax returns, can a person get a backpay fafsa money when the government ends up owing you money???

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Jade 11 If you amended your tax return you should make a correction to your FAFSA and notify the financial aid office of this change in income… Depending on the circumstances they could reevaluate your financial aid package for the year… But it’s getting late you would need to do it soon

[@jadekara4643]

The amended tax return was for the year 2017. Is that too late to get backpay fafsa!adjustment??? Thank you for responding 🙂

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Jade 11 you used your 2017 taxes for the 19/20 financial aid award year which just started this semester so yes you could make the correction still because we are in the current financial aid award year that you used those taxes for. But you need To notify the financial aid office soon about this amendment

[@jadekara4643]

The FAFSA Guru okay, i will notify financial aid regarding the amended tax return. Thank you so much for your help.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Jade 11 you’re welcome!

[@frenchieconn1082]

Im going to have to drop out if i do not receive my fasfa

[@kindree5414]

Hi, I have been following tip 2 and all the refunds I’ve gotten from financial aid have been deposited into my fathers account. How long do I have to keep my money in his account? Also, if my parents happen to pass away, where would the money in the bank account go? I’m worried cause all my financial aid refunds are in my father’s account. (I don’t have an income btw)

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

If it is a refund from a parent plus loan, he has the option to have it deposited into his account on the PLUS loan app, he would have to change that on the application. The loan money goes to the school and credits your account first before the credit is deposited into his account

[@djthomas2412]

October 1st is a Thursday, not Sunday.

[@isaaclopez5519]

This was made two years ago ._.

[@mendezapoccalypto7534]

Thanks a lot for the tips...how TO AVOID THE Estmated Familly contribution?its a headache!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Sergio Dedinho you’re very welcome!

[@conspiracyoftruth6770]

Thanks Tina, yes it was very informative!

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

Conspiracy of Truth! Good I’m glad!

[@syedahamid3380]

How does it work if you own a second home.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

that second home counts as an asset

[@joshjahada4238]

Any FAFSA money that we get towards our college is our money right? We dont have to pay it back do we?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

loans you do and federal direct loans are considered FAFSA aid

[@dannydelao375]

How does the appealing the award get me more money ?

[@lesliesandoval6889]

Danny Delao basically you’re negotiating for more money from the school. Generally speaking when people accept their award letter they are saying they are okay with that the school has offered them but when you appeal your not rejecting the offer to go to the school you are basically just saying is there anyway to get more money to meet my need. this is why you need to send a letter with the appeal explaining why. This is helpful in gaining a few hundred or even a few thousand added to your award letter. Nothing bad really comes out of it. The worst that could happen is ur stuck with the same award letter and at best you get more money. Hope this helped.

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

90% of financial aid offices keep money set aside specifically for families who appeal… Colleges want to help students be able to attend. If you write an effective appeal letter and the college has money to offer then you could get some additional aid

[@10r80Gerardo]

What happens it they mistakenly send you financial aid and the school wants it back? Do I have to send it back ?

[@TheFAFSAGuru]

if it was sent in error and you werent eligible then yes

[@nayafitzgerald]

Hello. I wanted to know something. I am 24 years old and I only made 25,924$ last year. I’m scared that I won’t get a lot of finacial aid. I still love with my mom, but fasfa considered me an independent. Help!