by Penny The Wise on March 13th, 2007

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I am hoping to start college (community) this spring quarter. The problem is the money. Do I get a loan for the full amount of school and if financial aid comes, pay off the loan with the aid? Or do I wait and see if the financial aid comes first?

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by Nixon646 on March 28th, 2007
I would say the first step is to talk to your financial aid office at the college you are wanting to attend. They will more than likley tell you to submit a FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)so they can determine your eligibility. I would wait to see what they can help you with before trying to get a loan through a private lender. The college might also have payment plans or coverage for the tuition until the financial aid is recieved.
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- Thanks for the advice! It really helps!
  
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  by Penny The Wise on March 28th, 2007
- No problem, I'm actually a financial aid officer at my local univeristy so I'm glad to help. Remember, your financial aid office should be able to help you the most but the FAFSA form is free to fill out and apply with so don't ever pay for it. Some people get confused and actually pay for someone to fill it out for them.
  
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  by Nixon646 on March 28th, 2007
- I've definately filled all that out. Now I get to hurry up and wait. Though, I'm pretty sure I blew it by waiting until the last minute... I can always go this fall.
  
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by Valparaiso on March 13th, 2007
I don't know because I havn't taken the route you have taken but I started off by filing FASFA and getting a financial aid package offered by the state and federal government and the college.

My offer that I accepted was half of my tuition ($11,000 a year) paid free of charge.
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- I did fill out the FAFSA, I just don't know if I have been approved or not, and the quarter starts Apr. 2nd.
  
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by justme32 loves the weekends on March 13th, 2007
The school I attend lets some students go ahead and start if the aid hasnt come through yet. As long as at the end of the quarter all fees are paid. Talk with your financial aid advisor and they can tell what would be best for you.
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- As far as I know, I need to be paid in full within 7 days of signing up for classes. (for the quarter.)
  
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