elplaguister/DTS_session_datasets huggingface dataset:
user: Does my stepparent count as my parent in relation to my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: Was your stepparent married to your parent but now widowed?[NEWLINE]user: No, this is not pertinent in my case[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What can I do if my parents will not supply their information on my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: I will give you the process for filling out the FAFSA form online or on myStudentAid app[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I need to know what are possible questions in FAFSA form? Can you brief me on what should I expect when filling out the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: Filling out the FAFSA form can be a straightforward and easy process. Select the Fill Out the FAFSA button on the home page, and just follow the directions on the screen. We do have some tips to help you along the way, though.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I have another question regarding FAFSA. What if my FAFSA form lacks parental information?[NEWLINE]agent: Your form will be submitted but will not be fully processed. You will not receive an EFC and you must contact the financial aid office immediately upon starting at the school or college that you plan to attend[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: As an undergraduate student, am I eligible to apply for a Direct Subsidized Loan or a Direct Unsubsidized Loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes as an undergraduate you can apply for either a Direct Subsidized Loan or a Direct Unsubsidized Loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I submit my FAFSA form without providing parental information if I agree to the terms of not disclosing this information?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can submit your FAFSA form[NEWLINE]user: What do I do on the myStudentAid app when it looks for parental information?
user: What information needs to be reported on the FAFSA form about dependent students?[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you with that question. Dependent students must report their parents as well as their own information. They must find out who counts as their parent when they file the form.[NEWLINE]user: What do I need to do if I am a dependent student?[NEWLINE]agent: You will need to provide information about your legal parent on the application.[NEWLINE]user: I'd like to ask you another question for the purpose of obtaining federal student assistance. What are the foundations of financial student assistance programs?[NEWLINE]agent: The FSA is based on the idea that it is mainly your and your family's responsibility to pay for your education.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I left home because of an abusive relationship with my parents?[NEWLINE]agent: You would still have to contact your school financial aid office and explain this to them immediately after you have filled out FAFSA form.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do you have the any way for me to see what questions determine my dependency status?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, the questions are in a graphic format and then for 2020-2021 specifically in a table of dependency status.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the parent information used for?
user: Do you know what information is needed for the parents' section of the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you mean questions that ask for each parent?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Just the basic information about your parent's identity, like their name, date of birth, and social security number; their living situation, marital status, state of residence, household size, and financial circumstances.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How should I respond if they are separated?[NEWLINE]agent:  That would depend on if your parents live together or not. If your parents are married but are considered legally separated by a state, or if they legally married but have chosen to live separate lives then they are considered separate, as if they weren't married.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if my parents don't want to provide the required information for the FAFSA form, can I submit it without that info?[NEWLINE]agent: You could, but take into consideration that you would not receive an EFC and some state-school-based aid programs look at the EFC to determine your eligibility for their funds, if you don't have an EFC then you won't be eligible for those aid programs.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Where can I get details on how to get started?[NEWLINE]agent: Section [12] should cover that.[NEWLINE]user: Is there a section specifically for parents?
user: Would there be any problem if I can't provide the parent information on the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: Are there any special circumstances that impede you from getting that information?[NEWLINE]user: Not really.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Just curious on what to do or what to recommend others to do in case I'm confused with some of the questions and circumstances. Like, what to do if the parent doesn't live in the U.S?[NEWLINE]agent: Ok, well, in case your parents live abroad you can select "Foreign Country" from the dropdown box for the question that asks about the parent's state of legal residence.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: There is something else about Direct Subsidized Loans. hi[NEWLINE]agent: In that case. You just need to fill the fafsa form, and get in contact with financial aid office at the college, and they will tell you what to do next.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Going back to my question about what to do if I cannot get the information from the parents, what would you recommend in this regard?[NEWLINE]agent: When you fill the FAFSA form online or in the app, there is an option to indicate that you have special circumstances that make you unable to get your parent information. If you use this option you'll be able to submit the FAFSA form without the parent information.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I see. It also tries as much as possible to obtain these data. Are loan interest rates fixed for the life of the loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Some are. You can find out how interest is calculated on the website.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So is the option of not putting the parents' data available online and also through the application?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, that's correct. Whether you fill your form online or through the app you'll get asked if you are able to provide information about your parents.[NEWLINE]user: Would that create any disadvantage? to submit the form without the parent information?
user: I am completing the forms for Federal Student Aid and my unable to provide my parents information. Will this affect my application?[NEWLINE]agent: In certain circumstances if you are unable to provide parent information you may be able to submit your FAFSA without parent information despite being considered a dependent student. Are you considered a dependent student?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I am considered a dependent student.[NEWLINE]agent: Are your parents incarcerated?[NEWLINE]user: No they are not.[NEWLINE]agent: Have you left home as a result of an abusive family environment?[NEWLINE]user: No that is not the case.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you know where your parents are and are unable to contact them?[NEWLINE]user: No I know where my parents are.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you older than 21 but not yet 24, unaccompanied and either homeless or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless?[NEWLINE]user: No that does not apply to me.[NEWLINE]agent: Seeing as none of the reasons for not being able to provide parent information apply to you you should provide the said information on your application.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: FAFSA stands for For Some for Federal Student Aid. What if I don't live with my parents?[NEWLINE]agent: You will still have to answer the questions about your parents if you are considered a dependent student.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Okay, that's fine. What if I want to use a mobile app to fill out the FAFSA form?
user: My circumstances are different in that I cannot provide parental information on my FAFSA form, is there anything I can do?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you classed as a dependent student?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am a dependent[NEWLINE]agent: Are your parents not able to provide information on your FAFSA form due to being incarcerated?[NEWLINE]user: No, thankfully![NEWLINE]agent: Have you moved out of home due to an abusive family environment?[NEWLINE]user: No, I don't fall into this category either[NEWLINE]agent: Are you in a situation where you can't provide parental information because you do not know where your parents are, that you can't contact them and you have not been adopted?[NEWLINE]user: No, this is not my situation either[NEWLINE]agent: Do you fall into the category of being older than 21 but younger than 24 and are either homeless or are self-supporting and at risk of being homeless?[NEWLINE]user: No, again, I do not fit into this category[NEWLINE]agent: I must then inform you that you will not be able to submit your FFSA form without the required parental information[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: too bad I can't send it. I have only 1 question left, how do I use the EFC /?[NEWLINE]agent: The EFC is an index number that college financial aid staff use to determine how much financial aid you would receive if you were to attend their school. The information you report on your FAFSA form is used to calculate your EFC.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I see what you mean. I'd like to ask you another question regarding the loan.  Is it possible for me to cancel a loan if I decide I no longer need it?
user: I have problems in my family and I want to know if I need to provide parent information[NEWLINE]agent: Do you know the situations under which you don't need to submit your FAFSA form without parent information?[NEWLINE]user: Yes but I need to confirm that[NEWLINE]agent: Are your parents incarcerated?[NEWLINE]user: Not at all[NEWLINE]agent: Have you left home due to an abusive family environment?[NEWLINE]user: No, neither.[NEWLINE]agent: You don't know where your parents are and you can't contact them and you haven't been adopted?[NEWLINE]user: No, that's not correct.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you over 21 but not yet 24, unaccompanied and homeless, or self-sufficient and at risk of being homeless?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, that's my problem.[NEWLINE]agent: Null[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I see. I'd like to ask you another question. What if I don't live at home with my parents? What if I live away from my parents?[NEWLINE]agent: You will still have to answer the questions about your parents if you are considered a dependent student.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'm wondering on what information about my parents do I need. Is it difficult to complete the FAFSA form?
user: Hi there. I'm looking some help related to the information I need to provide on my student aid loan apply form, about me and my parents.[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, no problem. You need to have present who counts as your parents when you file your fafsa form.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you dependent of your parents?[NEWLINE]user: Not, pretty much, that's why I have some doubts about it.[NEWLINE]agent: Ok, no problem.  There is a stepparent currently married to your legal parent?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, that's right, Is that important?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, in that cases, you need to provide the information of him or her too.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'll just make a note to inquire about FAFSA stuff. What if you made a mistake on your FAFSA application?[NEWLINE]agent: you will need to make a correction. Find out how to make changes to your FAFSA information[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ok thank you, and regarding the free fpplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, is there any mobile application in which I can find or fill out the form?[NEWLINE]agent: The 2020/21 and 2019/20 FAFSA forms are on the myStudentAid app, available on the App Store iOS or on Google Play Android.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Okay, that's fine. Now, let's talk about FAFSA. What if I'm unable to provide any of this information?[NEWLINE]agent: Depending of the circumstances, you may be able to submit your fafsa form without some of your parent information despite being considered a dependent student. Did you know that?[NEWLINE]user: I have kinda heard about that, but I wasn't very sure.[NEWLINE]agent: Is any of your parents incarcerated?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, that's right.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case you can provide your fafsa form with some the information related to your parents.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I have to say which of them is on jail?
user: Hey there. I would like to know information about the information I need to give in a student aid form.[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, no problem. You need to know about who counts as yours parents for your fafsa form.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a dependent student?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I think that I count as a dependent student.[NEWLINE]agent: OK, no problem. A legal parent is your biological or adoptive parent, or your legal parent as determined by the state.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if my parents aren't going to help me pay for college and refuse to provide information for my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: You can t be considered independent of your parents just because they refuse to help you with this process. If you do not provide their information on the FAFSA form, the application will be considered rejected, and you might not be able to receive any federal student aid. The most you would be able to get depending on what the financial aid office at your college decides would be a loan called an unsubsidized loan. The FAFSA instructions will tell you what to do if you are in this situation. Learn more about how to fill out the FAFSA form when your parents aren t supporting you and won t provide their information. What happens if I do not have the requested information?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I got it. Another question about FAFSA. Will I have to provide all the information about my parents on my form?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, the most information will help you to create a profile of you.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you tell me more about some non-need aid?[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]user: by the way you know what happens when the parents are not married, what if I have a stepfather?[NEWLINE]agent: There is no problem. Is your stepparent married with your legal parent?[NEWLINE]user: No they are not still married.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I do if my parents are separated?
user: I need help with the fafsa parent part[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you with who has to provide parent information on the FAFSA form, and learn what to do if you aren’t in contact with your parents[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what if I live away from my parents?[NEWLINE]agent: You will still have to answer the questions about your parents if you are considered a dependent student.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Another question about Federal Student Aid application, what if I have a step mom?[NEWLINE]agent: Is your step mom married to the legal parent whose information you are reporting?[NEWLINE]user: No, they are not married.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do I do if my parents are unwilling to provide their information on the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: We can provide you with an explanation of what we consider special circumstances.[NEWLINE]user: What if I agree to my parents not supporting me?
user: I want to be considered on my own because my mom isn't going to help me with college and my forms[NEWLINE]agent: You can not be considered independent of your mother just because she refuses to help you with this process[NEWLINE]agent: Are you having difficulty getting her information for the FAFSA forms?[NEWLINE]user: yes, I can't get it[NEWLINE]agent: If you can't get her information the application will be considered rejected and you might not be able to receive any federal student aid. The most you would be able to get would be a loan called an unsubsidized loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I have another question for you based on Direct Subsidized Loans. Who pays the interest on this type of loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Actually the U.S Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ok and about applying for federal student aid, what can I do if I don't have any contact with my parents due to family problems?[NEWLINE]agent: So you have no way of contacting your mom and getting her to help you?[NEWLINE]user: yes, that is the situation I am in[NEWLINE]agent: Fill out the FAFSA form and then immediately get in touch with the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend. The financial aid office will tell you what to do next.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'll try to inquire about Non-Need-Based Aid. Is there an example you could give me?
user: Hi there. I'm looking information about the information I need to report on my fafsa form, about my parents.[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, no problem. Are your legal parent married?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, they are. And they live together.[NEWLINE]agent: Good, then you should report the information about them.[NEWLINE]user: I also need additional information about the (FAFSA) type. What happens if I have a stepmother?[NEWLINE]agent: Is your step mom married to the legal parent whose information you are reporting?[NEWLINE]user: No, they are not married.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do I do if my parents are unwilling to provide their information on the FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: We can provide you with an explanation of what we consider special circumstances.[NEWLINE]user: What if I agree to my parents not supporting me?
user: Hi there. I'm looking about information related to what can I do if my parents don't want to pay for my college.[NEWLINE]agent: You need to know that you can't consider yourself independent of your parents just because they don't to help you with this process.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you know what would happen if you don't provide their information, right?[NEWLINE]user: I have an idea about it.[NEWLINE]agent: You need to know that your application may be considered rejected.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: My parents are against providing there information on my FAFSA form. What do I need to do in myStudentAid if it's requiring parental information?[NEWLINE]agent: This will be described as a special circumstance and given an explanation about it[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: maybe an unrelated question now. How do I fill out the FAFSA form? But I have no contact with my parents because I have left my house due to an abusive situation.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case, you need to fill your fafsa form anyway and get in contact immediately with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend and then know what to do next.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: You've got it. Selected Service is another concern I have. Is it necessary for me to register for Selective Service?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, most male students need to be registered with Selective Service to receive any kind of federal student aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I'd like to know on what should I do with my FAFSA form if I don't have any communication with my parents for a long time?[NEWLINE]agent: You need to fill your fafsa form and keep with the process.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: But this is really mandatory? I mean the parents information.[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, the parents information is used in determinating eligibility for programs such as health professions.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So, one way or another I have to answer the questions about them?
user: What happens if I have no contact with my parents for FSA?[NEWLINE]agent: Do you have absolutely no contact with your parents and not know where they live?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I do not know where they live and have no contact.[NEWLINE]agent: You can fill out the FAFSA form and then quickly get in touch with the financial aid office at the school you will be attending and they will help you.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the financial student aid programs based on?[NEWLINE]agent: The FSA is based on the idea that it is mainly your and your family's responsibility to pay for your education.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I left home because of an abusive relationship with my parents?[NEWLINE]agent: You would still have to contact your school financial aid office and explain this to them immediately after you have filled out FAFSA form.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And where do I find information on how to start the process?[NEWLINE]agent: Section [12] should cover that.[NEWLINE]user: Is there a section specifically for parents?
user: I'm getting ready to fill out my FAFSA form and I have some questions about parent information.[NEWLINE]agent: I can assist you with that. Are your parents married to each other, or living together?[NEWLINE]user: No. They are divorced.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I don't provide information about my parents in my FAFSA form?[NEWLINE]agent: In that case, your application will be rejected and you might not be eligible to receive any financial aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Could you please clarify on what is non-need-based aid? And how does my school determine the amount I will receive?[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][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I need to fill out this information, even though I no longer live with my parents?[NEWLINE]agent: If you are considered a dependent student, then yes, you still need to provide the information.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I see. Another loan-related question. Does this mean I can apply for a Direct Subsidized Loan as an undergraduate student?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes as an undergraduate you can apply for either a Direct Subsidized Loan or a Direct Unsubsidized Loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Currently serving in the US Army. Do I mark yes or no, for veteran status? agent: In your case, you must mark no.[NEWLINE]agent: In your case, you should mark no.[NEWLINE]user: I'm not considered homeless, but I am self-supporting. Do I mark the homeless question as yes or no?