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Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.
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VIDEO PLAYLISTS
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non-informational image Financial Aid Basics | Play All
Financial Aid Basics
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How Can I Pay for College?,  What is Financial Aid?,  Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?,  What is the difference between a grant and a loan?,  Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?,  Can I receive financial aid at more than one college?,  What does SAP stand for?
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Applying for Financial Aid
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How do I apply for Financial Aid?,  Does it cost to apply for Financial Aid?,  When should I apply for financial aid?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?,  Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?,  When should I fill out a FAFSA?
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Eligibility
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How Do I Know if I will Qualify for Financial Aid?,  I do not think I will qualify. Should I still apply?,  I have a 4-year bachelors degree. Can I still receive federal financial aid?,  Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?,  Are non-US citizens eligible for federal financial aid?,  Are international students eligible to receive state or federal financial aid?
non-informational image Understanding the FAFSA | Play All
Understanding the FAFSA
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What is the FAFSA?,  What is the difference between a Dependent student and an Independent student?,  What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?,  I am moving out of my parents' house, and will support myself. Am I Independent for the FAFSA?,  I lost my tax information. What should I do?,  I did not file a tax return last year because my income was too low. Can I still submit a FAFSA?,  I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but have not heard anything. What should I do?,  What does the term EFC stand for?,  What is an Award Letter?,  How are students selected for Verification?
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Grant Programs
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What is a Pell Grant?,  What is a FSEOG?,  What is a Federal Work-Study job?,  What is a Cal Grant?,  What is the BOG Fee Waiver?,  What is EOPS?,  What is a Chafee Grant?,  What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?,  Are there financial aid programs for Veterans of the US Armed Forces?
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Loan Programs
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What kinds of student loans are there?,  What is a subsidized Stafford Loan?,  What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?,  Is a credit check required to receive a Stafford Loan?,  What is a PLUS Loan?
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Veterans - Eligibility for New Post-9/11 GI Bill
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When is the Post 9/11 GI Bill Effective?,  How do I know if I am eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill?,  If I am eligible for any of the following GI Bills (Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607) am I eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill?,  If I am receiving VA benefits through another program can I also receive the post 9/11 GI Bill benefits?,  How long am I eligible to receive the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits after I am no longer on active duty?
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Veterans - Benefits of New Post-9/11 GI Bill
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How many months of assistance can I receive?,  If I am eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, how much will I receive?,  Based on amount of time served, what are the percentages of maximum benefits available on the Post 9/11 GI Bill?,  Can you show me a sample of how the Post 9/11 GI Bill could work?,  What type of education and training does the Post 9/11 GI Bill cover?
non-informational image Veterans - Specific GI Bill Questions | Play All
Veterans - Specific GI Bill Questions
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Can I transfer my entitlement to my dependents?,  Do I need to certify my enrollment each month? If so, how and when?,  How many credit hours are required for VA benefits?,  Can I use VA benefits at any school, including an online school?,  Who do I contact to find out how many months of benefits I have remaining?
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Foster Youth - Chafee Grant
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Who is eligible for the Chafee Grant?,  Where can a Chafee Grant be used?,  How does a student apply for a Chafee Grant?,  What happens after a student applies for a Chafee Grant?,  What is the selection criteria used to award Chafee Grants?,  How is the Chafee Grant disbursed?,  How can a Chafee Grant be renewed?
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En Español
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¿Como puedo pagar mis estudios en la Universidad?,  ¿Qué es ayuda financiera?,  ¿Comó puedo obtener ayuda financiera?,  ¿Cuáles son los programas de ayuda financiera?,  ¿Cuáles son las fechas límite para solicitar ayuda financiera?,  ¿Qué tipo de personas – que no sean ciudadanos – son elegibles para ayuda financiera?,  ¿Son elegibles para ayuda financiera los estudiantes sin documentación legal?,  ¿Qué es la ley AB540?