elplaguister/DTS_session_datasets huggingface dataset:
user: Does the FAFSA have Deadlines?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, there are FAFSA deadlines, and we have them right here. Don't miss out on financial aid opportunities.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How are state deadlines?[NEWLINE]agent: Each state has its own term you need to see the list[NEWLINE]user: what year would the list be[NEWLINE]agent: 2020/21 State academic year deadlines[NEWLINE]user: Is it the only date you have?[NEWLINE]agent: There is also the 2019/20 academic year deadlines[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How is the university terms?[NEWLINE]agent: Each university can have its own deadline. Check with the university you are interested in attending. You can also ask your university about defining an application deadline.[NEWLINE]agent: When is your FAFSA form processed?
user: Hi, I would like to know if the FAFSA has deadlines for financial aid applications?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes there are deadlines for applications for financial aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Could you please advise what the deadlines for the academic year are?[NEWLINE]agent: The deadlines for the 2019/20 Academic Year are as follows: Online Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT), June 30, 2020 and any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.  CT, September 12, 2020.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do you know what the College deadlines are?[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately I don't have college deadlines as each college has its own deadlines. Check with the collect you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask the college about its definition of an application deadline.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you mean the date your FAFSA form is processed or the date the college receives your processed FAFSA data?[NEWLINE]user: The date the college receives my processed FAFSA data.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Why do I have to meet the FAFSA deadlines?[NEWLINE]agent: By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid and in addition states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships and loans. Aid is usually limited so you have to meet the deadlines.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do States also have deadlines?
user: fwdsaffwersda[NEWLINE]agent: sadfzxcvzcxWDFSD[NEWLINE]user: Not really, what do you recommend me?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Great, thanks. And what can I do as a undergraduate student?[NEWLINE]agent: For undergraduate, is necessary to take either the sat or the act test.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And what is the aid you bring?[NEWLINE]agent: Many students worry that tuition and the other costs to continuing their education, to don't make them stop, most students receive some kind of financial aid.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And what happens if they offer me a job or something?[NEWLINE]agent: If that's the case ask for a wrote prove of that promise.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And what can you tell me about the accreditations?
user: Can you give me any advice on how to choose a school?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you currently researching colleges and career schools?[NEWLINE]user: Not at the moment.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the refund policy if I stop attending classes before completing my course work?[NEWLINE]agent: If you begin attending classes but leave before completing your course work, you might be able to get some of your money back.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user:  Is there a way to research a school without going there in person?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, sure. Lots of schools offer virtual tours on their websites. You can see their campus and know more about the school without visiting in person.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And for the undergraduate programs, is there any test I need to take during the admission process?[NEWLINE]agent: You most probably will be required to take either the SAT or the ACT test.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ok. And how could I research the school's reputation?
user: Are there things that I should consider when comparing schools that I may attend?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you done some research on colleges and career schools?[NEWLINE]user: Not yet, it is on my to-do list[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there a situation whereby I will have to give a refund of the financial aid that I receive?[NEWLINE]agent: If you withdraw from school, some of the monies may have to be returned to the source of the funds, either by you or the school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Should I pay much attention to Enrollment Contracts as published by schools?[NEWLINE]agent: You should read these carefully before you sign them. The contract explains to you what you will get from the school for your money, so it is an important document[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I would like to see if there are any useful statistics available for my research, where could I find this information?[NEWLINE]agent: There are statistics available, and these are designed to help you in your choice of school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Will I have to refund any financial aid if I leave before the course work is completed?
user: What am I looking for when trying to compare chools?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you started research on schools and colleges at this point?[NEWLINE]user: No, not yet, I am very new to this[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there a defined set of admission requirements that cover off all schools?[NEWLINE]agent: Each school has their own set of admission requirements. You can visit the relevant school's website to find out what exactly these are[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there any way that I can get a refund if I do not complete course work?[NEWLINE]agent: It is possible that you might be able to get some of your money back, this will depend on the circumstances and on the school[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are there any lists that I can refer to that highlight any complaints that have been made against a school?[NEWLINE]agent: You could check with your local Better Business Bureau. You could also check with your state higher education agency or the consumer protection division of your state attorney general's office. You could also check with the agency that accredits the school, to see if the school meets the required standards[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there such a thing as useful statistics for a school?
user: Are there things that I should consider when comparing schools and deciding which school I wish to attend?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you done much research into the colleges and career schools that may be on your list?[NEWLINE]user: No, not yet, I have only started this process[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there anywhere I can go to find out of there have been any previous complaints made about a school?[NEWLINE]agent: You have a few options: you can contact your local Better Business Bureau, your state higher education agency or you could also check with the consumer protection division of your state attorney general's office. Another way to check is to make an enquiry with the agency that licences or accredits the school to see if it meets the required standards that are expected[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there any way for me to research schools by actually attending them in person?[NEWLINE]agent: Most schools organize college fairs, which gives you the opportunity to talk to representatives from lots of different colleges. One example of a college fair is organized by the National Association for College Administration for College Admission Counseling[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: When doing research on colleges, I would like to see if there have been any complaints made about the school. Is it easy to access this information?[NEWLINE]agent: You have a few options: you can contact your local Better Business Bureau, your state higher education agency or you could also check with the consumer protection division of your state attorney general's office. Another way to check is to make an enquiry with the agency that licences or accredits the school to see if it meets the required standards that are expected[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there any homework that I should do to help me choose a school?
user: I need guidance on what school to attend[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you learn about steps you can take to research possible colleges or career schools[NEWLINE]agent: Are you looking for the education and training to help you get a better-paying job?[NEWLINE]user: I would love that[NEWLINE]agent: Going to college is a big investment in money and time, so be sure to take your time and research your options.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What can I do to research my options while in high school?[NEWLINE]agent: You can ask your school counselor about the schools you are interested in.[NEWLINE]user: what are other things I should do to prepare?[NEWLINE]agent: You can use our checklists to help you prepare[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what do I need to know about financial aid?[NEWLINE]agent: You should know that financial assistance programs and requirements can vary from school to school, and not all colleges participate in the federal student aid programs.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: should I also talk to the schools I have an interest in and maybe others that are not on my short list?
user: I'm ready to pick a school so can you tell me what I should consider when deciding[NEWLINE]agent: Are you researching schools?[NEWLINE]user: yes I am[NEWLINE]agent: You can consider such things as cost, location and accreditation when you are trying to decide where to go.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what is accreditation about?[NEWLINE]agent: An accredited school meets certain standards set by an independent agency. It helps ensure the training or education you get meets employer standards in a specific field.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how can I learn more about schools?[NEWLINE]agent: You can attend college fairs.  It will give you the chance to look at different schools by talking to representatives.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: are the SATs a must?[NEWLINE]agent: For most undergraduate programs you will have to take either the SAT or the ACT test.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: anything else I should do to help choose a school?
user: I need help choosing the right school for me.[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you with that. Have you researched any colleges or career schools yet?[NEWLINE]user: Yes. I've found a few schools that I'm interested in.[NEWLINE]agent: Great. It sounds like you already have a list of schools, so your next step will be to compare them. Some factors you should be thinking about are tuition costs, the location of the school, and accreditation.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Are statistics useful in comparing schools?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes. Statistics can help you evaluate schools.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What can a college fair offer me?[NEWLINE]agent: College fairs are a fantastic way to learn more about colleges. They allow you to interact with representatives from several colleges and career schools.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I receive federal student aid and end up having to withdrawal from college? How do refund policies work?[NEWLINE]agent: A college's return of aid policy differs from school to school, but it's possible that some of that money might have to be given back to the source by the school or yourself.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Why should I consider applying to multiple schools?
user: I need your help with comparing schools and finding the right one for me.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Are you currently researching colleges and career schools?[NEWLINE]user: No, I didn't start yet.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you perhaps tell me how accreditation works?[NEWLINE]agent: An accredited school meets certain standards set by an independent agency. It helps ensure the training or education you get meets employer standards in a specific field.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Interesting. How do I find out whether there have been any complaints about the school?[NEWLINE]agent: Simply contact your local Better Business Bureau, state higher education agency, or the consumer protection division of your state attorney general's office. Check with the agency that licenses or accredits the school to see whether it meets required standards.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can I find the cost of a college somewhere?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can look up the cost and assess the value of colleges using the College Scorecard.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is there any method to get a feel for a school you can recommend?
user: I am trying to fill out my FAFSA form and I was wondering if my parents need to fill out any of it but I am not sure. Can you help me?[NEWLINE]agent: I can definitely assist you with this. Your parents do have a section that they need to fill out on the form.[NEWLINE]user: Ok, thanks. What will they need to fill out on it?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Also, I need to know if I have to have both parents fill it out. My parents are divorced and I live with my dad and won't see my mom in person until the summer.[NEWLINE]agent: They can be listed as divorced on the form. You should have your father fill out information on the form since you live with him the majority of the time.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Oh, that could be a problem. I don't think my dad wants to put any of his information on the form. I tried to tell him it was for college but he worries about having his private information in the hands of a stranger and he won't fill out my form. What do I do?[NEWLINE]agent: You can go to the myStudentAid app and there will be an option under a list of special circumstances to check if your parents refuses to provide the information needed.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: My friend is also filling out a form and wants to know what to do if their parents were never married, if that makes any difference.[NEWLINE]agent: They would still be your friend's parents regardless of marital status, so your friend should still try to fill out the form with their help.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: You said there were special circumstances to not filling out the parent part. What are they?[NEWLINE]agent: If your parents are incarcerated, you have left the house due to abuse, you don't know where your parents are and you cannot contact them even though you are not adopted, or if you are between 21 and 24 and not living with family but homeless or at risk of homelessness, those are the special circumstances.
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][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: What if I don't have parental information on my FAFSA form?[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: Can I submit my FAFSA form without parental information if I agree to the conditions that are attached to non-disclosure of 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][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: 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][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: 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: And what if my parents live in one of the Freely Associated States?[NEWLINE]agent: Ask them to enter the Amount of Wages Earned from their Freely Associated States tax form in the field where the FAFSA form asks for adjusted gross income.[NEWLINE]user: Another doubt I have is, what if my parents do not have a social security number?
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][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: Going back to my question about what to do if I can't get the parent information, What would you recommend on this?[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]user: So that option is available both on the myStudentAid app and on the website?[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.
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
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]user: What if I am completing the FAFSA online or in the myStudentAid app?
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: And what happens if I can't provide some 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?