elplaguister/DTS_session_datasets huggingface dataset:
user: Why must I list a least one college to receive my information when I am completing the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: The school or college information that you gove will be used to determine the types and amount of financial aid that you may need[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And is there a maximum number of schools that I can list on the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: When using the myStudentAid app, you can list up to a maximum of schools. When using the PDF FAFSA form, you can list up to 4 schools. Please note that you may add more schools to your FAFSA form at a later date[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: When listing the schools on my FAFSA form, should I list in order of preference?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you hoping to receive federal student aid?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am really hoping to[NEWLINE]agent: You do not need to list your schools in order of preference for the purposes of federal aid. However some states require that you list your schools in order of preference. You can find all state information on the website by clicking on the relevant state[NEWLINE]user: Am I able to change my choice of schools that I provide on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: You will find all the information you need on the website section https://sctuitiongrants.org/faq/[NEWLINE]user: Are there any implications for changing my list of school choices on my FAFSA form when applying for Grant aid awards?
user: what will the college do with the fafsa?[NEWLINE]agent: They will use the information to determine the types and amounts of aid you may receive[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: do we rank our preferred schools on top?[NEWLINE]agent: It does not matter in what order you list the schools for federal student aid. However, to be considered for state aid, some states require your schools to be listed in a specified order.[NEWLINE]user: Do I rank them in order for Oregon?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you want Oregon state aid?[NEWLINE]user: no just the federal financial aid[NEWLINE]agent: So you don't care about receiving state aid?[NEWLINE]user: yeah[NEWLINE]agent: Okay, but if you change your mind you could find out if your state requires that you list schools in a specified order.[NEWLINE]user: what about South Carolina? what if we put down schools but change our mind later?
user: I want to fill out the FAFSA form to find out what I can get for financial aid, but I haven't applied to any schools yet because I don't know where I want to go and what I can afford. Can I leave the school part on the form blank?[NEWLINE]agent: Hello, I can certainly answer your question for you. You will need to list at least one school to help FAFSA calculate the types and amounts of financial aid you might receive.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Well, I know I want to stay in the my home state of Florida for school. Would that help?[NEWLINE]agent: To be eligible for state grant aid in the state of Florida, you must list at least one in-state college on your application in order to be considered.[NEWLINE]user: So I have to know what school I am going to before I fill out the FAFSA?[NEWLINE]agent: No, you have to list at least 1 but up to 10 colleges that you are interested in so they can help figure out what aid you might qualify for.[NEWLINE]user: Ok, I can do that then I guess. Do I have to put my favorites at the top of the list?[NEWLINE]agent: For federal student aid, the order of the schools on your list does not matter. In some states, there is a specified order, but in Florida, the order does not matter.[NEWLINE]user: What if I decide later on a different school than the ones I have listed?[NEWLINE]agent: If you change your mind later, you can contact your state's agency in order to notify them of the change.[NEWLINE]user: So if I switch school choice, will the financial aid amounts transfer?
user: Hi there. I'm looking information related to how to fill the the fafsa form, and the information that I need to put on it.[NEWLINE]agent: Sure thing, no problem. You most be sure that you add at least one school on your fafsa form, so your information to helps to determinate the type and amounts of aid you may receive.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: This also applies for the state of indiana?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, it applies for every state, you just need a eligible school in state college to be considered for state grand aid.[NEWLINE]user: The order of the schools I list is important?[NEWLINE]agent: have you been filling your form considering the schools in a certain order?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I have been putting my main chooses at the top of the application.[NEWLINE]agent: Alright. Well that's not really necessary. SOme states require it, but you need to check the list.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ok, that's great. But How many schools can I list?[NEWLINE]agent: You can list up 10 schools online or in the app, or 4 on your pdf fafsa form.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And what happens if I have to update my school choices later?
user: I am wondering what information to include on my FAFSA form in relation to nominating a college to receive my information[NEWLINE]agent: Any school that you list on the FAFSA form will use the information from this form to determine the types and amounts of financial aid that you may receive[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a particular order that I must put my list of schools in on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: The schools that you list must be in-state in order to be considered for state grant aid. There is no impact on your eligibility with the order that you give to these schools[NEWLINE]user: Should I list the schools on my list in my preferential order, or does this matter?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you looking to apply for federal student aid?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I will be applying for federal student aid[NEWLINE]agent: For federal aid, the order of schools you provide does not matter. However, for state aid, some states require that your schools be listed in a specified order. The website will give you full information, state by state which you can use when completing your FAFSA form[NEWLINE]user: Am I able to update the school choices on my list at a later date on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: If you want to do this, you will need to notify your state agency by changing your school in the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Student Portal[NEWLINE]user: What are the rules governing schools in the state of Vermont?
user: How many colleges should list in my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: You should list at least one college. The schools you choose will use your FAFSA information to determine the types and amounts of aid you may receive.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user:  Is there any particular order I should list my chosen schools?[NEWLINE]agent: For federal student aid, it doesn't matter in what order you list the schools. But for state aid, some states require that you list your schools in a specific order.[NEWLINE]user: Can you tell me more?[NEWLINE]agent:  Are you applying for federal student aid?[NEWLINE]user: No, I'm not.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you applying for state aid?[NEWLINE]user: Not really, just curious.[NEWLINE]user: I just want to know the order in case I want to be considered for state aid.
user: Why do I need to list schools on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: Any school that is listed will use your FAFSA information and they then use this to determine what types of aid you receive and what amount[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I need to list my schools in order of preference?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you applying for federal student aid?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am currently in the process of applying[NEWLINE]agent: The order that you list your schools does not matter if you are applying for federal aid, hwoever, some states require that you list the schools in order. Please review the list of states on the website and the guidance supplied[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I list any amount of schools on my FAFSA form or can I only list those schools that I have applied for admission to?[NEWLINE]agent: You can list any school on your FAFSA form, not just those you have applied to[NEWLINE]user: What if I am unsure about whether I will apply to a school or not, can I provide it in my list of schools?[NEWLINE]agent: You can list all schools to which you have applied or might apply[NEWLINE]user: How long does it take the school to contact me after they receive my FAFSA form?
user: Why do I have to list schools or colleges on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: The schools that you list use the information that you give on the FAFSA form which will determine what type of and what amount of financial aid you will receive[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Should I list the schools in any particular order on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you applying for or will you be seeking federal student aid?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I hope to[NEWLINE]agent: In this instance, it does not matter what order you list the schools in. If you want to be considered for school aid, some states require the schools to be listed in order of preference. There are a list of states on the website that you can look at which will give you the full information for each of those states[NEWLINE]user: Is it possible to update the list of schools that I put on my FAFSA form at a later date?[NEWLINE]agent: You can do this but you need to contact your state agency by using the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Student Portal[NEWLINE]user: What are the requirements for the state of Nevada that need to be followed when listing schools on the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: To be considered for grant aid, you must list an eligible in-state college. There is no need to list them in order as this will not impact your eligibility for state aid programs[NEWLINE]user: What if I want to update my school choices at a later date in the state of Michigan?
user: Is there a requirement for me to list any schools on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: You need to list at least one school, and any school that you list will use your FAFSA information to calculate the type and amount of aid that you may receive[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a specific order required for this list of schools?[NEWLINE]agent: Before I answer that, will you be seeking federal student aid?[NEWLINE]user: No, I don't think I will[NEWLINE]agent: Are you hoping to be considered for state aid?[NEWLINE]user: No, I'm not planning on state aid either[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How soon after I submit my FAFSA form will my list of schools have my information[NEWLINE]agent: Within a few days of submitting the form, your schools will have your information. They may not necessarily contact you directly with an offer of aid right away, there is more information available on the website[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it possible for me to change my list of schools at a later date on my FAFSA form?
user: Hello, can you instruct me in filling out the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: Does each school have your information to fill out the FAFSA?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How are schools ordered to apply for the aid plan?[NEWLINE]agent: This is to provide federal student aid.[NEWLINE]user: What requirements are needed to apply for federal aid?[NEWLINE]agent: You can consider other alternatives like state aid.[NEWLINE]user: What does state aid consist of?[NEWLINE]agent: It is important to note that for some states the order of listing of schools is paramount.[NEWLINE]user: What does the school selection consist of?[NEWLINE]agent: Schools are responsible for receiving any aid for which they are eligible.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a maximum number of schools that can be registered?
user: Can I get any tax benefits from the IRS in relation to educational costs?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can use tax benefits to get some money back that was used to pay for college expenses, for example tuition costs or loan interest costs[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What types of tax credits are available for higher education expenses?[NEWLINE]agent: There are two tax credits that can be availed of which help offset the costs involved with tuition, fees, books, supplies or equipment. Thes credits reduce the amount of income tax that you pay[NEWLINE]agent: Have you regularly filed an income tax return in the past?[NEWLINE]user: No, I haven't as there was no need for me to do so[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I have heard about a Qualified Tuition Program, what is this and would it be beneficial to me?[NEWLINE]agent: A QTP/529 Plan is a plan that is set up by your school that allows you to either prepay or save up to pay education-related expenses. When you start in college, you can then withdraw funds from this account and any withdrawals made are not subject to tax[NEWLINE]user: How will I know if my school participates in a QTP plan?[NEWLINE]agent: The financial aid or admissions staff in your school can help you with this[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you give me more information on the Coverdell Education Savings Account please?
user: What is the difference between a federal student loan and a private loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you currently seeking a loan to help you with college expenses?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am about to apply soon and need to get more information beforehand[NEWLINE]agent: You should consider federal loans in the first instance[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the process involved for me to get a federal student loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you considered this federal loan for long or do you know all of the features that are involved?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am strongly considering taking out a federal student loan[NEWLINE]agent: The process begins with you completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form. There is more information held on our website to help you through this[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What type of loan will I be given if I am granted financial aid?[NEWLINE]agent: It is quite likely that you will receive a student loan as part of the package. There are two types of student loans, federal and private and you should inform yourself of the differences between the two[NEWLINE]user: Who decides what type of student loan I am offered?
user: Hi, I would like to know if you may be eligible for the cancellation of your federal student loans based on a false certification.[NEWLINE]agent: Well you need to learn more about fake certification approval to see if you can qualify.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I choose which part or all of my primary PLUS loan could be canceled?[NEWLINE]agent: Did your school falsely certify your student ability to benefit from your training?[NEWLINE]user: no not yet[NEWLINE]agent: Did you have disqualification status at the time the school certified your eligibility for the Parent PLUS Loan?[NEWLINE]user: no neither[NEWLINE]agent: Did your school sign your name on the promissory note or other loan documents without your authorization?[NEWLINE]user: yes that yes it did[NEWLINE]agent: in this case your may be eligible for the PLUS loan[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: When you meet the eligibility requirements for a discharge, will the remaining balance of your loan be canceled?
user: Hi, I have a Federal Family Education Loan and have heard that I might be eligible for a discharge of my loan. Is this right?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes this is correct you might be eligible if your college made a falsely certified your eligibility to receive a loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If my college made this false certification how do I apply for a loan discharge?[NEWLINE]agent: There is a loan discharge application that you will have to complete.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: As a parent of a student I received a Direct PLUS Loan, can this loan be discharged due to false certification?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you know if the school that your child attended falsely certified that your child would benefit from its training?[NEWLINE]user: No this is not so.[NEWLINE]agent: Did your child have a disqualifying status at the time the school certified your eligibility to receive the parent PLUS loan?[NEWLINE]user: Yes she had a disqualifying status.[NEWLINE]agent: Okay[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I believe that someone forged my signature on a loan document and I wish to apply for a loan discharge. How do I go about applying for a discharge?
user: I would like to know why secondary schools are missing[NEWLINE]agent: Does your high school not appear in these data files?[NEWLINE]user: is correct does not appear[NEWLINE]agent: There are usually two main reasons why you may not see your school listed.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: ok i understand are the same reasons why some districts appear blank on the maps?[NEWLINE]agent: are different conditions but Districts are listed as missing data only under certain conditions[NEWLINE]user: What would those conditions be?[NEWLINE]agent: I would have to answer the following question:Are you missing the statutory adjusted cohort graduation rate? For example, if districts merged or a new district was created after 2009/10[NEWLINE]user: if it is correct we are missing[NEWLINE]agent: that is why it is shown as missing[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If Yes, a FAFSA form is submitted but not completed, what does it say?
user: why are the FAFSA completion totals lower than they should be?[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like to know why the number of FAFSA submissions or completions is lower than you think it should be?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Are you a high school counselor or college access professional and want to know what resources we have to help increase FAFSA completion totals?[NEWLINE]user: yes that will help[NEWLINE]agent: The Federal Student Aid's Financial Aid Toolkit contains federal student aid information and outreach tools for counselors, college access professionals, nonprofit mentors, and others[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: is there a reason why the numbers are so low for older kids at our school?[NEWLINE]agent: We try to identify students that are likely seniors in high school. Most of the older students would likely not satisfy the age criteria requiring applicants to be less than 20 years of age at the cutoff date when we collect data.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: why would a district be listed as having insufficient data?[NEWLINE]agent: Did the district in question merge or is it a new district created after 2009-10?[NEWLINE]user: it was created after 2010[NEWLINE]agent: The district would be listed as having insufficient data.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: ok, also why are numbers different from year to year for the same data on seniors?
user: Good morning. I'm trying to submit some FAFSA related information, and find out that I have to submit my parent's information too but, what if I can't do that because mayor causes?[NEWLINE]agent: I assume you're a dependent student?[NEWLINE]user: That's correct. I have this dependent status. What can I do then?[NEWLINE]agent: O.k, lets do some check ups first. Are both of your parents in jail?[NEWLINE]user: Oh, well, in fact, they are. It's kind of  shame for me.[NEWLINE]agent: Well, don't worry. That's a special circumstance, so you can submit your FAFSA form without having to submit your parent information.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: OH, that really is a relief. That information is kind of mandatory for real or foster parents?[NEWLINE]agent: It is. Whereas you have your real parents or you being adopted, that information is required. But, as said before, there are special circumstances that avoid entirely this requirement.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I see. Well, that makes kind of sense, in matter of fact. I suppose is the same if it something like my parents living outside U.S., is that right?[NEWLINE]agent: Kind of. Is that were your situation, you still should report your parent's information, but selecting the "Foreign Country" Option from the "state of Residence" section in your FAFSA form.[NEWLINE]user: Umm, O.k, O.k. I see there is many options then. Look, I guess that required information touches that from taxes, I'm right?
user: If I have a stepfather, do I have to give that information to the FAFSA?[NEWLINE]agent: your stepfather is married to your legal father?[NEWLINE]user: no not married to my legal father[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And in case if you were you should give that information?[NEWLINE]agent: whether you will need to provide information about your legal father on the application. since a legal father is your biological or adoptive father, or your legal father as determined by the state, for example, if the father appears on your birth certificate. in these cases you must provide the information[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who is my father according to FAFSA if my legal father was never married?[NEWLINE]agent: answer the questions by placing that parent.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it possible that I can submit my FAFSA without information from my parents as a dependent student?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, but under certain conditions, firstly, are your parents incarcerated?[NEWLINE]user: if my parents are in prison[NEWLINE]agent: ok in this case if you can be considered a dependent student and you can send your form without information from parents[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What should I provide now that I am an independent student?
user: I want to be ready for school so I need financial aid information[NEWLINE]agent: We have checklists with the steps you can take to help your chances of getting into and being able to afford the school of your choice.[NEWLINE]agent: Did you want information on helping you with time management for school?[NEWLINE]user: no, just financial aid stuff[NEWLINE]user: do you have one of those checklists for my parents so they can prepare for the cost too?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes there is a checklist that helps parents prepare as their child gets into college[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: are there other resources we can use to be prepared?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you want to know more about what college is like?[NEWLINE]user: no, I want financial aid know how[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like to view videos about preparing for college?[NEWLINE]user: no unless it's financial stuff[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like a tip about going to college?[NEWLINE]user: ok, why not[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What kinds of checklist you got?
user: Can you help me with preparing for college?[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, we have provided several checklists with steps you can take to help yourself or your childs chances of getting into or being able to pay for the school you want to attend.[NEWLINE]user: What does balancing studying and having fun help with?[NEWLINE]agent: It would teach you about time management.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a college preparation YouTube playlist I could follow?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you wanting to know what college is like?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am curious.[NEWLINE]agent: Then take a look at videos in our Prepare for College YouTube playlist.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Would this help my parents also?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, there are checklists your parents could use also.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Would you like to look at the different checklists?
user: I'm ready to prepare for college[NEWLINE]agent: Okay, we have provided checklists with the steps you can take to help your chances of getting into school and being able to afford it.[NEWLINE]user: what will I need to not over do the fun and partying?[NEWLINE]agent: You need to practice time management[NEWLINE]user: is that the kind of info the checklists will have?[NEWLINE]agent: Our checklists have many steps you can take as you prepare academically and financially for college. We also provide websites you can explore[NEWLINE]user: do you have steps that parents can take to help us prepare?[NEWLINE]agent: We have checklists from elementary school through high school which includes items for them, such as how to support the child in his or her studies, where to set up a college savings account, and what to do when it’s time to apply for financial aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: any vids?[NEWLINE]agent: yes, are you curious about what college is like?[NEWLINE]user: yes I am