Learning Library Quick Answers Financial Aid Planning

Is it better for grandparents loan money to a student for college expenses, rather than gift the money?


Scenario:A grandparent is wondering if giving a loan to the student to assist with college expenses would be better than gifting m....

Is it necessary to apply for financial aid every year?


Answer: Yes.At most colleges you must apply each academic year, but applying is almost always easier the second time around becaus....

Is it necessary to wait until after college for grandparents to forgive loans they made to a grandchild?


Question: Is it necessary to wait until after college for grandparents to forgive loans they made to a grandchild? If they gift th....

Is it possible to change your financial aid award package?


Answer: Yes. Most colleges have an appeal process. A request to change a need-based loan to a work-study job is usually approved i....

Is it possible to postpone repayment of a PLUS loan?


Answer: Yes. Under certain circumstances, parents can receive a deferment or forbearance on their loan. However, since all PLUS lo....