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preapls
08-01-2010, 09:02 PM
I know this is something the finical aid counselor can help with but I want to get some input before I get too shocked.

Ok here is the thing, in 2006 and 2007 I went briefly to two different schools for Medical Billing and Coding. In both schools I was not able to stay long. My second daughter was very sick at the time and even though they both told they can work with me they did not. Any way after I left the schools one I owed 800 in loans and the other 1400 (this I found out later). When I spoke to the F.A people before I left (at both schools) they said the fafsa coved everything. In 2008 I get calls from the loan people saying they want money. Well after I talked to them a lot they filled out this hardship form to postpone the repayment.

Hang in there the question is coming

Now I have be doing this ever since not really a great idea I know but I had very little money at the time. And now I have been unemployed since the end of November 2008 so even less money now.

Ok my only hope is to go back to school. So I have narrowed it down to two schools.
One the fafsa should cover the whole tuition, but it is way far way and the hours suck. It will be really hard I won’t go in to detail but it will be hard.
The other school is a lot closer and better hours. But I will have to take out loans.

So here is the question: Before I get my hopes up and meet with the F.A. office, will I be able to get more loans? Or will it be that since I always claim hardship on my other two will I not be eligible for any more loans?

Just asking, Thanks for reading.

Newmom!
08-02-2010, 03:39 PM
The FAFSA is an appication for student aid. It can include grants, scholorships, and loans. When you are told the FAFSA should cover everything, ask them what they mean. It might mean that you can take out enough loans to cover the cost of school, but that means you will then have to pay them back eventually. Know exactly what you are signing and agreeing to before you do it.