elplaguister/DTS_session_datasets huggingface dataset:
user: Hello, I would like to know who can receive financial aid[NEWLINE]agent: of course we are here to give you More information[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Do you want to know what situations could affect your eligibility for help?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can I estimate the aid I can access?[NEWLINE]agent: Use FAFSA4caster to get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.[NEWLINE]user: I also want to about the repayment. And would you recommend that I pay the student loans?[NEWLINE]agent: As you prepare to graduate, prepare to pay off your student loans. Good news! Federal student loan borrowers have a six-month grace period before payments begin.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and how to determine if I am eligible for help?[NEWLINE]agent: Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for federal aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and how do i keep that help?
user: I need student aid help[NEWLINE]agent: Are you preparing for college?[NEWLINE]user: not really, I'm prepared but still have a few questions[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE]user: can you help me with financial aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes,we can help you see how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid, and find out if you’re eligible. You can also estimate what aid you may be eligible for by using FAFSA4caster.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If I have any more questions you can't answer who do I talk to?[NEWLINE]agent: You should ask your financial aid office those questions.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Good to know. Do you know the types of help? What can you tell me about grants?[NEWLINE]agent: Grants are financial aid that's typically based on need and doesn't typically have to be repaid[NEWLINE]user: Will someone who has previously attended school can benefit from the ability to benefit alternatives?[NEWLINE]agent: It can help you if you were enrolled in college or career school prior to July 1, 2012[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: do you know about federal student aid programs? how can i get help?[NEWLINE]agent: All applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements for federal student aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: do you have more information on how a military service situation could affect whether or not I get financial aid?
user: I am having a few problems understanding the financial aid that is available through the FSA, could you help me with it please?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you currently preparing for college or a career school?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am[NEWLINE]agent: We have a dedicated piece on our website that informs you how financial aid works, gives you insights into what types of financial aid are available and also helps you to calculate what amount of financial aid you may be eligible for[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the different types of aid that are available through the FSA?[NEWLINE]agent: Grants are aids that are available, based on need. These typically don't have to be repaid[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'm just curious what languages does Aidan speak?[NEWLINE]agent: English is currently the only language Aidan can speak.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Will my information be shared with third parties?[NEWLINE]agent: No. The Federal Student Aid will never share your information with third parties.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How advanced is Aidan?
user: I would like information on qualifying for financial aid.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you students planning on attending a college or career school?[NEWLINE]user: Not really, I'm not sure yet.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If I do eventually get a loan, what happens if I can't pay it back immediately?[NEWLINE]agent: In that situation you would have to contact your loan servicer to discuss repayment options.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can I get a jump on the application process?[NEWLINE]agent: You can ask your current school counselors and the college financial aid office about state, college, and nonprofit grants and scholarships that you can apply for.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I was accepted at 3 colleges, which do I consult?[NEWLINE]agent: It would be wise to compare their costs and aid offers. Accept the aid from the school that's best for you and inform them of other sources of aid such as scholarships you expect to receive.[NEWLINE]user: What is an aid offer?
user: Can you tell me how Financial Aid for students works?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning to attend college or career school?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you should know that you can get essential help through our financial aid and we can teach you how it works.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I'm accepted to multiple colleges?[NEWLINE]agent: Then evaluate and compare the costs and aid offers and accept the aid from the school that you choose. Also, don't forget to inform them of other sources of aid, such as scholarships, you expect to receive.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Yes, of course. Now I have to inquire about the financial aid process. What do I do in order to prepare for college?[NEWLINE]agent: Explore how financial aid works, learn about types of aid, and find out if you are eligible. You can also estimate what aid you may be eligible for when you review FAFSA4caster.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and what is the scholarship based on?[NEWLINE]agent: that is based on academic or other achievement, or financial need, to help pay for school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What things can affect my eligibility?
user: I'm looking for Financial Aid help[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning to attend college or career school?[NEWLINE]user: not at the moment but I want to learn about these things for when I'm ready[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can you tell me about the FAFSA application?[NEWLINE]agent: You can apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form by filling it out before each year of college. Your school will use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility[NEWLINE]agent: Did you want more information?[NEWLINE]user: yes, what happens after I send it in?[NEWLINE]agent: After you submit it you will receive your Student Aid Report[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I have one more scholarship-related question. What is the basis for the scholarship?[NEWLINE]agent: that is based on academic or other achievement, or financial need, to help pay for school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What things can affect my eligibility?
user: I need help understanding how financial aid works.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning to attend college or a career school?[NEWLINE]user: No, my son is.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who can assist me with planning for my son's college expenses?[NEWLINE]agent: Your son's school counselors will be able to help you with this. Additionally, the college financial aid office can help your son find state, college, and non-profit grants and scholarships to apply for.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's great. What if my son gets accepted to more than one college?[NEWLINE]agent: If your son is accepted by multiple colleges, it's very important to compare the costs and aid offers of each, so that he can accept aid from the school that is best for him.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How will my son receive the aid?[NEWLINE]agent: His financial aid office will apply the aid to the amount he owes. The remaining balance can then be used for other college costs.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is an aid offer?
user: hello could you help me understand how financial aid works[NEWLINE]agent: are you planning to attend college or vocational school?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: in that case financial aid is essential. We'll explain how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And how can I do if I have been accepted in several universities?[NEWLINE]agent: In that case you should compare costs and offers of help. Accept help from the school that is best for you and inform them of other sources of help, such as the scholarships you hope to receive.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Also, for financial aid,  what should I do while preparing for college?[NEWLINE]agent: Explore how financial aid works, learn about types of aid, and find out if you are eligible. You can also estimate what aid you may be eligible for when you review FAFSA4caster.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and what is the scholarship based on?[NEWLINE]agent: that is based on academic or other achievement, or financial need, to help pay for school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What things can affect my eligibility?
user: Hello, I would like to obtain from How Financial Aid Works[NEWLINE]agent: do you plan to attend college or vocational school?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: financial aid is essential. We'll explain how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I would also like to know what happens after the presentation?[NEWLINE]agent: After the presentation, you will receive your Student Aid Report.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ok, and about financial aid, how can I better understand it as I prepare for college?[NEWLINE]agent: Explore how financial aid works, learn about types of aid, and find out if you are eligible. You can also estimate what aid you may be eligible for when you review FAFSA4caster.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and what is the scholarship based on?[NEWLINE]agent: that is based on academic or other achievement, or financial need, to help pay for school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What things can affect my eligibility?
user: Hello, I would like information on how financial aid works[NEWLINE]agent: are you planning to attend college or vocational school?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: financial aid is essential. We'll explain how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.[NEWLINE]user: Regarding the Master Note (MPN), is it eligible only for graduate students? Or can postgraduate students and professionals also access it?[NEWLINE]agent: Graduate students and Professional students, are totally eligible.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And that goes for the different types of loans, like Subsidized and Unsubsidized?[NEWLINE]agent: That's right. It applies for both types of loans.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And of course, i guess it applies for those Direct Plus Loans you mentioned earlier.[NEWLINE]agent: Totally right. It is also valid in that type of loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Do you want to know who has to go through the procedures to get a MPN?[NEWLINE]user: No, it's not necessary. I guess it is for Graduate and Professional students, right?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: That's right. Would you like to know how much time you would invest in a MPN session?[NEWLINE]user: No, i don't think i need to know that right now.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Would you like to know what do you need to obtain that MPN, then?
user: I have questions about how financial aid works.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning to attend college or a career school?[NEWLINE]user: No, my daughter will be.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is an aid offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Your aid offer will explain the types and amounts of student aid a college is offering your daughter. It also covers the expected costs for the year.[NEWLINE]agent: Has your daughter been accepted to more than one college?[NEWLINE]user: No, but that could change.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can I plan early for my daughter's college expenses?[NEWLINE]agent: To start planning, you should ask your daughter's school counselors and the college financial aid office about different state, college, and non-profit grants and scholarships that she can apply for.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: When should my daughter fill out her FAFSA form?
user: Financial aid[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning to attend college or career school?[NEWLINE]user: not until a few years but I want to be prepared[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how soon would I have to start paying back a school loan?[NEWLINE]agent: For a federal student loan you would have a 6 month grace period before you begin making payments after graduation.[NEWLINE]user: who would I talk to about repaying the loan if I get into money problems?[NEWLINE]agent: You would need to contact your loan servicer to discuss repayment options[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: when getting a school loan would I have to ask for a specific amount?[NEWLINE]agent: If you fill out the FAFSA form you will receive an aid offer that explains the types and amounts of aid a college is offering you, and your expected costs for the year.[NEWLINE]user: will I get offered the same amount no matter where I go?
user: I would like to know what criteria are used to calculate how much aid a student will receive.[NEWLINE]agent: The colleges or career schools you list on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form will use several pieces of information to calculate your aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is need-based aid?[NEWLINE]agent: The following formula is used:Cost of Attendance COA Expected Family Contribution EFC = Financial Need[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you give me an example?[NEWLINE]agent: For example, if your Cost of Attendance is $ 16,000 and you have been awarded a total of $ 4,000 in need-based aid and private scholarships, you can get up to $ 12,000 in non-need-based aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: now on how to submit the offer of student aid? could it be by mail?[NEWLINE]agent: follow the steps and send the information by mail[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Report the types of loans they offer?[NEWLINE]agent: At school they must manage that information[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Que oficinas puedo recurrir para buscar la informacion?
user: I wanted to know how you decide how much financial aid I get[NEWLINE]agent: The colleges or career schools you list on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form will use several pieces of information to calculate your aid[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: like what is a simple way you could explain it to me?[NEWLINE]agent: Need-based aid is calculated by taking the Cost of Attendance COA  and the Expected Family Contribution EFC and finding your Financial Need[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and what can you tell me about non-need based aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Your school will determine that by using another formula.[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like an example?[NEWLINE]user: no, I want to ask something else[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: do they use something else besides the formulas to see if I need aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Your college or career school first determines whether you have financial need by using that simple formula[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: In addition, I need to learn more about Choosing Which Student Loans to Accept. What if I don't approve the whole loan sum that I'm qualifying for?
user: Hi, thanks for helping me out. You know, I've been having some doubts about aid, Do you happen to know my student aid is calculated?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, that is something that depends on several factors and pieces of information, that will be used for that purpose.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Well, o.k, i guess. Not saying too much, really. Anyway, I heard about some non-need aid, can you talk me about it?[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, It's a kind of aid that doesn't go over your overall needs, so the amount can be calculated based on your school instead.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you know if your Cost of Attendance is near $16,000, plus $4,000 of need-based aid and private scholarship?[NEWLINE]user: I wish, but no, nothing like that.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So, you can't tell me nothing about that calculation formula for my need -based aid?[NEWLINE]agent: As for non-need based aid, they use various factors to calculate that.[NEWLINE]agent: Your Coa is $16,000?[NEWLINE]user: No, not at all.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: OK thank you. I would also like to find out several factors to calculate. What kinds of jobs are there?[NEWLINE]agent: The Federal Work-Study Program emphasizes employment in civic education and work related to your course of study whenever possible.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I have a question to complete the financial aid process, what should I do after submitting the FAFSA form for free application for federal student aid?
user: I'd like information about how my student aid is figured out?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, the colleges or career schools you list on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form will use several pieces of information to calculate your aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'm unclear on what non-need-based aid is, could you explain it?[NEWLINE]agent: Non - need - based aid is financial aid that is not based on your EFC. Your school determines how much non-need-based aid you can get by using the following formula:Cost of Attendance COA Financial Aid Awarded So Far * = Eligibility for Non-need-based Aid.[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like an example?[NEWLINE]user: No I think I get it.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there any need-based Federal Aid programs?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes there are:Federal Perkins LoanFederal Pell GrantFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant FSEOGDirect Subsidized LoanFederal Work-Study[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Just one more thing. What is the process by which your school distributes financial aid funds to you for course materials? What happens if the ISBN isn't available?[NEWLINE]agent: The school would probably provide the author, title, publisher, and copyright date.[NEWLINE]user: What if the school offers a voucher to the bookstore?
user: How do you come up with the amount of financial aid I will get?[NEWLINE]agent: The schools you list on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form will use several pieces of information to calculate your aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: is it the same for determining how much non-need financial aid we will receive?[NEWLINE]agent: The school will use a formula to determine how much non-need based aid you can get.[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like an example on how the aid is determined?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Okay, lets say your COA is $16,000 and you’ve been awarded a total of $4,000 in need-based aid and private scholarships, you can get up to $12,000 in non-need-based aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who runs the work-study service?[NEWLINE]agent: It is administered by schools participating in the Federal Work-Study Program. You can contact your school's financial aid office to find out if your school participates.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: perfect I communicate but what is the phone number to call them, how does need-based help work if my cost is the same as your example?[NEWLINE]agent: If your COA is $16,000 and your EFC is 12000, your financial need is $4,000, so you aren’t eligible for more than $4,000 in need-based aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Another federal student aid question, what does net costs for schooling imply?
user: Hello, I would like to know how the amount of my federal student aid is determined?[NEWLINE]agent: The colleges or professional schools you list on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA will use various data to calculate your aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is need-based aid and how does my school calculate how much I will receive?[NEWLINE]agent: Your college or career school first determine if you have a financial need using this simple formula:[NEWLINE]agent: your COA is $ 16,000 and your EFC is 12,000?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Could you tell me what is the expected family contribution (EFC)?[NEWLINE]agent: Your EFC is an index number that college financial aid staff use to determine how much financial aid you would receive if you went to school. The information you report on your FAFSA is used to calculate your EFC.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do you recommend to learn more about this?[NEWLINE]agent: If you want a long answer, read on! This way you will understand all your concerns[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Okay, now related to getting financial aid funds for course materials from the school, what if my course uses paid online content?
user: How is calculation done when determining how much I am due to receive in federal student aid?[NEWLINE]agent: The schools that you list on your FAFSA form use several pieces of information to calculate how much you will receive in aid[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the easiest way of explaining what the basic eligibility criteria for federal student aid is, and who decides how much I receive?[NEWLINE]agent: I can answer that for you in a very short manner, if that 's ok with you[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I accept a lesser loan amount if I find that my living expenses are not going to be as high as my school estimated?[NEWLINE]agent: You are entitled to turn down any loan that is provided or even to request a lower amount of borrowing. Your school will be able to help you with this query, should it arise[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do schools have specific financial plans in place for students that re attending the school?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, a lot of schools have tuition payment plans, these are monthly interest-free payments towards tuition. These plans can help in reducing the amount of borrowing you need. The financial aid office in your school will have more details[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I let my school know what type of financial aid I will be accepting?
user: hi, a question how do you determine the amount of federal student aid?[NEWLINE]agent: The colleges or professional schools you list on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA will use various data to calculate your aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I attend at least half time?[NEWLINE]agent: your COA is the estimate of various factors[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is non-need based aid and how does my school calculate how much I will receive?[NEWLINE]agent: Your school determines how much non-need aid you can get using this formula.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: On a slightly related note, let's talk about money. What if my university offers me financial aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Sometimes money is left over after your aid is applied to your tuition, fees, and other school charges. This remaining amount is called a credit balance.[NEWLINE]user: Well, that doesn't help me solve my issue. Is there any way to get course materials for less money?[NEWLINE]agent: Your options for course material formats will vary by school, instructor, and course, so learning what your options are and knowing about any cost-reduction initiatives your school may have can result in significant savings.[NEWLINE]user: But what if I need new textbooks?