elplaguister/DTS_session_datasets huggingface dataset:
user: I would like some information about the PLUS Loans program for education.[NEWLINE]agent: PLUS loans are in place to help parents pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid[NEWLINE]user: And how do I apply for one of these loans?[NEWLINE]agent: There is an online application for you to apply for a parent PLUS loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If I do get a PLUS loan and I'm having trouble repaying it, what will happen?[NEWLINE]agent: If you will have trouble making a payment, contact your loan servicer right away. They can help you understand your options for keeping your loan in good standing.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What criteria must I meet to be eligible for this loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you either the biological, adoptive parent or stepparent of a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time at an eligible school?[NEWLINE]user: Yes the biological parent.[NEWLINE]agent: Is your credit rating good?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I have a decent credit rating.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you meet the eligibility requirements for federal student aid?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I think I do.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you should be a candidate to receive a parent PLUS loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: You mentioned earlier that my loan agent could help me if I'm having trouble paying. What exactly could he do?
user: Hi, could you please tell me what a Direct PLUS Loan is for?[NEWLINE]agent: This is a loan that parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for education expenses that are not covered by other financial aid.[NEWLINE]user: I am looking to apply for a loan, how do I go about applying for one.[NEWLINE]agent: It is best if you apply online for a parent PLUS loan.[NEWLINE]user: What do I need to have before I can apply online for a PLUS loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Before you apply it is best if you make sure your child has already filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What do I have to do to be eligible for a parent PLUS loan?[NEWLINE]agent: To be eligible to receive a parent PLUS loan you must be the biological or adoptive parent of a dependent undergraduate student who is enrolled at an eligible school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a limit to the amount that I can borrow?[NEWLINE]agent: The maximum loan amount is the cost of attendance at the school your child will attend minus any other financial assistance he or she receives. Remember that the cost of attendance is determined by the school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the interest rate that is charged on the loan?[NEWLINE]agent: For loans that are first disbursed on or after July 1, 2019 and before July 1, 2020 the interest rate is 7.08%.[NEWLINE]user: Thank you
user: Is there any way to learn about college costs and tips to lower cost when going to school?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can learn about college costs and get tips on how to lower costs when you go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there any suggestions to lower the cost of college?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, we have some suggestions on how you might be able to lower the cost of college.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you know that for many suggestions you will want to follow up with the college?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I understand that will many of these suggestions I will have to follow through with the colleges.[NEWLINE]agent: Glad to know that you understand this process with following through with the college.[NEWLINE]user: What should I do with a budget?[NEWLINE]agent: You should set a budget and stick to it because having a budget will help you compare anticipated college expenses against your potential income and financial aid.[NEWLINE]user: What if I live off campus?[NEWLINE]agent: You could save money by sharing a house or apartment with multiple housemates to cut down the cost of rent, and carpool to save on gas and parking.[NEWLINE]user: What is the process of charging for credits taken?
user: I'm looking for information, specifically in regard to college and career school costs, do they differ or vary much from college to college?[NEWLINE]agent: We have a specific section on our website where you can find answers to any queries you may have in relation to college costs. You can also find tips in this section on how to lower your costs when you do eventually go to school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there any colleges or career schools that offer discounts on tuition and if so, what are the criteria?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you the child of a parent that attended the school that you are applying for?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, my parents attended the same school that I am applying for[NEWLINE]agent: null[NEWLINE]user: Is there any health care benefit applicable to me if I am in a new insurance plan?[NEWLINE]agent: In this case, the insurance company can not charge you for recommended or preventative services such as flu shots or other immunizations[NEWLINE]user: Is there any financial benefit to attending a college or career school that is close to my home?[NEWLINE]agent: In this instance, you should consider living at home to reduce accommodation costs[NEWLINE]user: Is there anything that can be done in relation to health benefits if I have been uninsured because of a pre-existing condition?
user: Can you tell me about college and career school costs?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, we can help you with learning about college costs and give you tips to lower costs when you go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What tools are I use?[NEWLINE]agent: You can use our college search tool and College Navigator to help you.[NEWLINE]user: When will colleges and career schools offer discounts on tuition?[NEWLINE]agent: Did one your parents go to a college you are applying to?.[NEWLINE]user: Yes, one of my parents are an alumnus or alumna of the college I am applying at.[NEWLINE]agent: Then there is a possibility that you will get a discount at that college.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a way to compare the costs of colleges?[NEWLINE]agent: You can find info about whether the cost of a college is low, medium, or high by using the College Scorecard.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the costs of college?
user: What are the cost of college schools?[NEWLINE]agent: It can vary significantly from school to school but we can give you tips on how to lower the costs when you go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you give me a good part-time job recommendation that is compatible with my studies?[NEWLINE]agent: One good option is the Federal Work-Study Program that provides the opportunity to earn money while going to school. You can ask schools if they participate in the program.[NEWLINE]user: And how about tuition cost?[NEWLINE]agent: You may get discounts for tuition on college or career schools under certain circumstances like, Did your parents go to the same school as you are planing to go?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, they actually did.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you may be eligible for a discount on tuition.[NEWLINE]user: What would be a good recommendation to manage my school credits?[NEWLINE]agent: It's always a good idea to take the maximum number of credits allowed so you can reduce the time needed to graduate.[NEWLINE]user: Would be wise to get a credit card to build a credit history?
user: Hello, can you tell me how much it would cost my college career?[NEWLINE]agent: It varies depending on your school but you can get tips on how to lower the cost.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ok, can you give me some tips about housing cost off-campus?[NEWLINE]agent:  Sure. One good tip would be to share a house or apartment with multiple housemates so you can divide the cost of the rent. You can also share a car to save on gas and parking.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user:  And, regarding the cost, what should I take into consideration when deciding for a school?[NEWLINE]agent:  You should make sure your chosen career school gives you a clear statement of their tuition and fees.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user:  And what about discounts, is it possible to get one from my career school?[NEWLINE]agent:  You can get one depending on some factors, like, are you a child of an alumnus or alumna? that is, did any of your parents went to that school?[NEWLINE]user:  that would be a no.[NEWLINE]agent:  Do you have any other family members currently enrolled in that school?[NEWLINE]user:  Yes, I do.[NEWLINE]agent:  Then that would be enough to get a discount at your school.[NEWLINE]user:  Awesome. Now, regarding health care benefits. What if I'm eligible but I'm on a new insurance plan
user: Hey, I need to know some things about college costs. Can you please give me an idea about what to expect?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Here you can learn about college costs and get tips on how to lower costs when you go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there any way to lower my tuition fees?[NEWLINE]agent: Most colleges and universities sponsor resident advisor programs that offer reduced tuition or reduced room and board costs if you work in a residence hall.[NEWLINE]user: But in which cases do they offer a discount then?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a child of an alumnus or alumna i.e., if your parent went to the school?[NEWLINE]user: No, none of my parents did.[NEWLINE]agent: Is more than one family member enrolled at the school?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, my cousin is.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case, colleges and career schools may offer discounts on tuition.[NEWLINE]user: That's great to hear! I've also read about combined degrees, what about those?
user: Hello, I'm here to inform myself about the college costs ahead of me.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you're in the right place. Here you can learn about college costs and get tips on how to lower costs when you go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: So what should I watch out for when it comes to college costs?[NEWLINE]agent: College or career school costs can vary significantly and there are many schools with affordable tuition and generous financial assistance. ake sure to research all schools that may meet your academic and financial needs.[NEWLINE]user: Alright. Then how do I find colleges or career schools near me?[NEWLINE]agent: For that you can simply use our college search tool, College Navigator.[NEWLINE]user: What if I don't take a class at all?[NEWLINE]agent: Then you may not have to pay for the credits.[NEWLINE]user: When do colleges usually offer discounts on tuition?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you a child of an alumnus or alumna i.e., if your parent went to the school?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, my dad went to a college.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case colleges and career schools may offer discounts on tuition.[NEWLINE]user: Are there any other way to reduce my expenses?
user: Good day. I came here to find out how I can cut some costs when going to college. Can you tell me how?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Here you can learn about college costs and get tips on how to lower costs when you go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Then how can I lower the cost of college?[NEWLINE]agent: We have some suggestions on how you might be able to lower the cost of college.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you want to hear these suggestions?[NEWLINE]user: No, thank you.[NEWLINE]user: What if I go to a college near my home? Can I save costs?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you should consider living with your parents or other family.[NEWLINE]user: What if I have been uninsured before, because of a condition I had?[NEWLINE]agent: Then you may be eligible to join the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan.[NEWLINE]user: I'll have to look into that. What about combined degrees? I read about that too.
user: I wanted to know about the cost of going to school[NEWLINE]agent: Okay, we can help you learn about college costs and give you tips on how to lower costs when you go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do you have tips for someone living off campus?[NEWLINE]agent: You can share a house or apartment with multiple housemates to cut down the cost of rent.[NEWLINE]user: what's some good advice on credit cards?[NEWLINE]agent: It is important that you understand the terms.[NEWLINE]user: What are some ways to save money on tuition?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you the child of an alumnus or alumna?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: Will you have more than one family member enrolled at the school?[NEWLINE]user: yes, my sister goes to the school[NEWLINE]agent: You can check with the school to see if they offer a discount on tuition.[NEWLINE]user: anything else to help lower the cost?
user: Good evening, I'm looking for advice about college costs, Is there anything you can do to help me out with it?[NEWLINE]agent: No problem. We can guide you in certain aspects of college cost,and how to get lower costs when you happen to go to school.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's a relief. I've been looking for reliable information for ages. Look, something i want to get help is about to know various colleges costs, Is there a way i can get a comparative view on that?[NEWLINE]agent: Do not worry. In fact, there is a way. Through the College Scorecard you can know for sure if a college cost is low, or medium or high. You should take note if the college has financial aid available for you, when you valuate your choices.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Oh, that's a good advice, indeed. I keep forgetting about the financial aid. About that, in which way could i obtain a tuition discount?[NEWLINE]agent: Well, depending on the college, conditions can be very specific, but for the most, a tuition discount could be obtained if you are, for example, child of an ex-alumni. Is that your case?[NEWLINE]user: You know, in fact it is. I forgot that my father went to my school of choice, so yes, i guess it is my case.[NEWLINE]agent: That's excellent. Then you are most qualified to get a discount.[NEWLINE]user: Yeah, right? That would be most useful, indeed. But, lets say i want to do more, could i do even more if i take a job, part-time, that is?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course you can do more in that way. A part-time job could help you in a great way to lower your college's costs, but you have to make sure that it doesn't get in the way of your studies and school schedules. You have to choose well.[NEWLINE]user: Yeah, i know it can be troublesome if that happens. Look a last thing. What can you tell me about housing costs? Is there a practical way to low that?
user: fghhgfdg[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, no problem. Do you want to know things as the cost of college through time?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, like that kind of things.[NEWLINE]agent: The financial aid is very important aspect when is related to go to school.[NEWLINE]user: Great, but the fafsa form, is something I going to fill for the first time, this will be a problem or have any advantage?[NEWLINE]agent: It may help you if you are if you are in a high school into the current cycle of 2020-2021.[NEWLINE]user: I see, there exist any kind of site with FAQs?[NEWLINE]agent: Sure, we have  a recently updated FAQ and data details pages which you can visit at any time, with details about fafsa and it reach.[NEWLINE]user: And how do you track my progress?[NEWLINE]agent: The fsa regularly updates estimates for the first 15 months of the application cycle.[NEWLINE]user: Is there any age limit?
user: I would like some information about FAFSA statistics.[NEWLINE]agent: Is this in relation to having enough money to attend college?[NEWLINE]user: It has nothing to do with that, no.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you worried about eventually being able to pay back a college loan?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I would like to know how many people are able to do so.[NEWLINE]agent: In the past, high schools relied on self-reported surveys to estimate their FAFSA completion rate and that data can be inaccurate. We now use a better system.[NEWLINE]user: Could I get help increasing my FAFSA completion numbers at my high school?[NEWLINE]agent: Federal Student Aid recently launched the Financial Aid Toolkit to help student counsellors understand the basics of federal student aid, provide tips on hosting events along with sample PowerPoint presentations, provide suggested messages for social media and email outreach, and help find other training opportunities for students.[NEWLINE]user: And how can high schools track their progress?[NEWLINE]agent: Usually, FSA regularly updates estimates for the first 15 months of the application cycle.[NEWLINE]user: Is this information for all schools?
user: I'd like to know how many people at my school have applied for Federal Student Aid.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you planning on going to college?[NEWLINE]user: I'm not sure yet but I probably won't be able to afford it.[NEWLINE]agent: Are there other factors involved in the decision to attend college besides financial concerns?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I'm weighing other factors like not having time to take 3 years off of my life to do this.[NEWLINE]agent: We have found that there exists a strong correlation between FAFSA completion and college enrolment.[NEWLINE]user: Is this information accurate?[NEWLINE]agent: Previously, high schools relied on self-reported surveys to estimate their FAFSA completion rate, but such information is not always accurate. So Federal Student Aid is now providing high schools with current data about their FAFSA submissions and completions[NEWLINE]user: Are there really that many more people applying for and receiving Federal Student Aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Certainly, as the cost of college continues to increase, financial aid becomes ever more important.[NEWLINE]user: And this information concerns high school students?
user: Hello, I came here to learn more about completing the FAFSA for my school.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Are you aware that the cost of college continues to increase?[NEWLINE]user: No, I haven't been following the developments over the recent years. I'm new to all this.[NEWLINE]agent: That's fine. Do you know that many factors are involved in the decision to attend college?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, it was quite complicated to decide on what to do.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you should know that a strong correlation exists between FAFSA completion and college enrollment. Previously, high schools relied on self-reported surveys to estimate their FAFSA completion rate, and that data can be inaccurate.[NEWLINE]user: How are applications reported for each high school?[NEWLINE]agent: The number of submitted and completed applications is reported for the current application cycle 2020-2021 and the same time period last year for the previous application cycle 2019-2020.[NEWLINE]user: Alright. And how do high schools to track their progress?[NEWLINE]agent: FSA regularly updates estimates for the first 15 months of the application cycle.[NEWLINE]user: I've read that they used to do surveys for this, but that the data wasn't reliable. What does the FSA do to prevent this?
user: Hello there. I could use some help with my FAFSA completion.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Are you aware that the cost of college continues to increase?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am. Unfortunately.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you should also know that financial aid becomes ever more important.[NEWLINE]user: You can say so, yes. How do you handle files when it comes to age?[NEWLINE]agent: Files ending in 18 year olds use the previous age assumption that applicants be no older than 18. All other files use the current assumption that applicants be no older than 19.[NEWLINE]user: That's interesting. I've read that schools used to run surveys to figure out the rate of FAFSA completion, but they don't do that anymore. How is it done nowadays?[NEWLINE]agent: In this time and age Federal Student Aid is providing high schools with current data about their FAFSA submissions and completions so that high schools can track their progress and help to ensure that their students complete a FAFSA.[NEWLINE]user: Ah, that makes sense. And at what point of the year is this data released?[NEWLINE]agent: Data releases occur every other Friday.[NEWLINE]user: That frequent? That's good to hear, this should make the data more accurate. How is the number of applications for each school reported then?
user: Good evening. Could you perhaps share some advice about completing an FAFSA with me?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Are you aware that the cost of college continues to increase?[NEWLINE]user: No, I'm new to this whole college thing.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you aware that many factors are involved in the decision to attend college then?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, the whole process is very intimidating to me.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you should know that a strong correlation exists between FAFSA completion and college enrollment. Previously, high schools relied on self - reported surveys to estimate their FAFSA completion rate, and that data can be inaccurate.[NEWLINE]user: Is it true that the number of seniors increases every year?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes. A new methodology counts more older seniors year over year.[NEWLINE]user: Wow, I didn't know that! So you were saying that it is critical for me to find a way to cover my costs?[NEWLINE]agent: That's correct. Financial aid becomes ever more important.[NEWLINE]user: And do the schools have an idea how many applications are sent to them?
user: You can help me by telling me all you know about FAFSA completion.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Are you aware that the cost of college continues to increase?[NEWLINE]user: No, but I haven't really kept myself up to date with that.[NEWLINE]agent: Are you aware that many factors are involved in the decision to attend college?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, it's quite intimidating sometimes.[NEWLINE]agent: Then you should also know that a strong correlation exists between FAFSA completion and college enrollment.[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I've read that there were surveys about that.[NEWLINE]agent: That's correct. Previously, high schools relied on self-reported surveys to estimate their FAFSA completion rate, and that data can be inaccurate.[NEWLINE]user: What if I have some concerns regarding my high school because of the data?[NEWLINE]agent: We've recently updated our FAQ and Data Details pages reflecting recent changes and trending questions, including why we recently changed the definition of a senior, why some schools are not listed on the FAFSA, and common errors or misconceptions when analyzing the data.[NEWLINE]user: And what is done against inaccurate data?
user: can you explain to me what is the FAFSA Completion by the high school and the public school district[NEWLINE]agent: Do you think the cost of college continues to rise?[NEWLINE]user: it's not what interests me[NEWLINE]agent: Do you think there are factors involved in the decision to attend college?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, there is a strong correlation between completion of the FAFSA and enrollment in college. Previously, high schools relied on self-reported surveys to estimate their FAFSA completion rate, and that data may be inaccurate.[NEWLINE]user: How often do publications occur?[NEWLINE]agent: data releases occur every other Friday.[NEWLINE]user: Where can I answer my high school related concerns in the data or on the FAFSA?[NEWLINE]agent: We have recently updated our FAQs and Data Details pages reflecting recent changes and trending questions, including why we recently changed the definition of a senior, why some schools are not listed on the FAFSA, and common mistakes or misconceptions when analyzing the data[NEWLINE]user: considering that the data may be exact, what are you planning to do?