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November #AskFAFSA Office Hours

Summary of @FAFSA's November #AskFAFSA Office Hours (11/28/12)

  1. FAFSA
    Office Hours are starting now! We are very excited to welcome our special guests @FSAconf! Tweet Q's using #AskFAFSA
  2. MYmuseyip1995my
    @FAFSA Hello. How do I file a FAFSA and what is the due date for the 2013 Application?
  3. FAFSA
    .@MYmuseyip1995my Apply at fafsa.gov. State deadlines are on FAFSA but check w/school for its deadline (could be Feb). #AskFAFSA
  4. carriertone
    @FAFSA Can I apply for a Pell Grant at any time? I didn't need help in 2012, but I need assistance for 2013. #AskFAFSA
  5. FAFSA
    .@carriertone You can still apply; follow up w/school to complete add'l paperwork they may require to determine your eligibility. #AskFAFSA
  6. capriwms1
    @fafsa What are the unsubsidized and subsidized loan limits for an undergraduate degree? #askfafsa
  7. FAFSA
    .@TeknoWomen #AskFAFSA Yes.You can estimate the info but remember to update once taxes are complete; there is an income estimator on FAFSA
  8. FAFSA
    .@SayYesEducation You might miss out on one type of aid, but others are available all year; be sure to apply & follow up w/school. #AskFAFSA
  9. PiratesLhs
    I'm a school counselor, if a family tells me "We will not qualify anyway." What reasons do i tell them to apply anyway? #AskFAFSA
  10. FAFSA
    .@PiratesLhs Use this fact sheet 1.usa.gov/TrrZDx & emphasize 1st paragraph: you can't know what you qualify for w/o applying. #AskFAFSA
  11. GeorgiaGurl50
    @FAFSA Skool told me that I'd reached my limit on financial aid as undergrad; how is tht poss? Only had 7 courses left...smh
  12. FAFSA
    .@GeorgiaGurl50 Limits to aid prgrms can't be appealed but if you hit limit due to acad progress, ask school if they allow appeals #AskFAFSA
  13. xjuiiccy
    @FAFSA What forms do I need to get the BOG fee waiver? Got it before w/o having to fill out any forms, but now I don't receive it. #AskFAFSA
  14. FAFSA
    .@xjuiiccy BOG is specific to your state; check w/schools you are applying to regarding what you need. #AskFAFSA
  15. FAFSA
    .@MYmuseyip1995my #AskFAFSA Yes. File FAFSA to determine eligibility & review these student aid myths: 1.usa.gov/TrrZDx
  16. CalliCarter
    I am planning on taking classes next summer. When should I submit my FAFSA? #AskFAFSA
  17. FAFSA
    .@CalliCarter Summer might be 2012-13 year in which case you can file FAFSA now, or 13-14 FAFSA which is avail 1/1. Ask at school. #AskFAFSA
  18. FAFSA
    .@SayYesEducation You won't know what you can get unless you apply. Even some scholarships require the FAFSA. 1.usa.gov/11ehtEB #AskFAFSA
  19. The @FAFSA team is here to support our teammates at @FSAconf #AskFAFSA http://pic.twitter.com/wiB0swFy
  20. JesseReynolds_
    @FAFSA #askfafsa Reached Subsidized Loan Limit. Can I use the balance in my Unsubsized loans to pay off the tuition balance under, $4K
  21. FAFSA
    .@JesseReynolds_ Ask financial aid office to find out if you're eligible. You may be able to use Unsub to pay tuition balance. #AskFAFSA
  22. silkyhero
    @FAFSA have it started to apply FASFA now for continue student in college?

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