Learning Library Quick Answers Financial Aid Planning

Is a Canadian citizen eligible for financial aid at U.S colleges?


Answer: A non-citizen is not eligible for federal aid unless he or she has permanent resident status.However, non-citizens can rec....

Is a structured settlement reported on the FAFSA?


Scenario: An 18 year old clientwill start receiving income from a structured settlement. The mother died in an accident legally de....

Is a student considered an independent as soon as they turn 24?


Answer: It is the student's age as of December 31 of the year they are applying for...so for the school year 2014-2015, it is as o....

Is all the information on the FAFSA confidential?


Scenario: I'm hesitant to fill out the financial aid forms because I worry whether the information will be keptconfidential. Answe....