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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: And what can I do if it starts to get difficult to make my payments?[NEWLINE]agent: Just contact your loan servicer to talk about repayment options.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How can I know what kind of help each school offers?[NEWLINE]agent: You can check their aid offer, there it should be explained the types and amounts of aid they are offering to you.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ok, thanks for the information. Anything else I should know about how to maintain my aid?
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][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: do they tell me what I can get in aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you will get an aid offer that explains the types and amounts of aid a college is offering you, and your expected costs for the year[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how can I prepare for when I'm ready to do all of this?
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][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: 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: 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: and what is an offer and help?[NEWLINE]agent: Your offer of aid explains the types and amounts of aid a university offers you, and your expected costs for the year.[NEWLINE]user: And what if I have been accepted at several universities?[NEWLINE]agent: If you've been accepted to multiple colleges, 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: and what recommendations can you give me?
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][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and what is the offer of help?[NEWLINE]agent: Your offer of aid explains the types and amounts of aid a university offers you, and your expected costs for the year.[NEWLINE]agent: have you been accepted in several universities?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and can I start the refund?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you preparing to graduate?[NEWLINE]user: no[NEWLINE]agent: Are you behind on your payments?[NEWLINE]user: yes
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][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][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][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: What exactly is COA?[NEWLINE]agent: Your COA is the amount it will cost you to go to school or your total cost for the school year for instance, for the fall semester plus the spring semester.[NEWLINE]agent: Will you be attending at least half-time?[NEWLINE]user: Yes.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case, your COA is the estimate of tuition and fees; the cost of room and board, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses including a reasonable amount for the documented cost of a personal computer and other possible expenses.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Who calculates need-based aid, the government?
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][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: what is the EFC about?
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][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?
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][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: I'll be a full time student, how is my cost of attending school calculated?[NEWLINE]agent: Your cost of attending or COA is the estimate of your tuition and fees; the cost of room and board or living expenses for students who do not contract with the school for room and board; the cost of books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses including a reasonable amount for the documented cost of a personal computer.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Is it possible to get an interest free loan?
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: how does the need based aid 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: how is my non need financial aid determined?[NEWLINE]agent: The school takes your cost of attendance and subtracts any financial aid you have already been awarded[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how is the EFC used/
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][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: What if my COA is $ 16,000 and you have been awarded a total of $ 4,000 in need-based aid and private scholarships?
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: What does the term cost of attendance (COA) mean?[NEWLINE]agent: COA is that cost incurred for you to attend school. Most colleges will calculate your COA which will show all costs involved in attending that school for the academic year[NEWLINE]agent: Are you/will you be attending school at least for half of the academic year?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I will[NEWLINE]agent: In this case, your COA is calculated and estimated on a number of different factors[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What role does the EFC play along with my COA when deciding how much I receive in federal student aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Your EFC is subtracted from your COA which then determines the amount of your financial need. This is then used to determine how much need-based financial aid you will recieve[NEWLINE]user: Is there a long answer for my earlier question regarding me meeting the eligibility criteria for federal student aid and who then decides how much federal aid I receive?
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]user: can you give me an example[NEWLINE]agent: For example, if your COA 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 on a non-need-based basis.[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?
user: Hello there, I'm here to learn more about school aid offers.[NEWLINE]agent: Have you applied to several schools then?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I have.[NEWLINE]agent: In that case be sure to compare aid offers to see which school will be the most affordable.[NEWLINE]user: I'll do that, thank you. What if I received an aid offer from a school and it changed at a later point?[NEWLINE]agent: This could happen for a variety of reasons, such as if you indicated that you plan to live on campus when you submitted your FAFSA form but then later decided to live off campus.[NEWLINE]user: That doesn't apply to me. Are there any other reasons why this could happen?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, it can also happen if you are selected for verification.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ah, then it all makes sense. Say, what if I have any questions or don't understand what's in the aid offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Then you should contact the financial aid office at the school. They re there to help. It's important to understand what you're being offered e.g., which items in the offer are grants and which are loans.[NEWLINE]user: What if the school simply doesn't list the cost of attendance on the aid offer?
user: Hi, could you please explain what an award letter is?[NEWLINE]agent: An award letter tells you what financial aid  you can receive at a particular college or career school. Have you applied for aid at a college?[NEWLINE]user: Yes I have applied to several career schools.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I have an aid offer but am having difficulty figuring out the net price for the school where can I get  help?[NEWLINE]agent: You can get help with this by contacting the financial aid office at the school. Remember it is important to understand what is being offered. For example is it a loan or is it a grant.[NEWLINE]user: What if the aid is not sufficient and I have to take out a loan to pay for schooling?[NEWLINE]agent: If you have to take out a loan you should pay special attention to the terms and conditions of private loans so that you understand what your obligations would be. You should read up about federal versus private loans.[NEWLINE]user: What is meant by net costs for schooling?[NEWLINE]agent: The net cost is the amount you will have to pay out of your pocket by way of loans or using your earnings from work.[NEWLINE]user: What should I do if the college does not list the cost of attendance on the aid offer?
user: What is a school aid offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you applied to several schools?[NEWLINE]user: No I have not yet.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if I need to take a larger amount in private loans than at another?[NEWLINE]agent: You should pay extra attention to the terms and conditions on private loans so you will understand what obligations you would have and also read about federal versus private loans.[NEWLINE]user: What if the school does not list the cost of attendance on their aid offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Ask the financial aid office for the amount and make sure it includes amounts you will pay to the school directly such as tuition and fees.[NEWLINE]user: Will any transportation fees be included?[NEWLINE]agent: You should also ask them about transportation fees because sometimes they are included.[NEWLINE]user: Are there steps to figuring out net price?
user: I have some questions about financial aid for students. Can you answer them, please?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. Have you applied to several schools?[NEWLINE]user: No, at least not yet.[NEWLINE]user: What if I listed a school on my application for student aid?[NEWLINE]agent: Then you might get a tentative aid offer from a school and then find that it changes later.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I see. And what if I have any questions or don't understand what's included in the aid offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Simply contact the financial aid office at the school. They re there to help! It's important to understand what you're being offered e.g., which items in the offer are grants and which are loans.[NEWLINE]user: What else does my aid offer include?[NEWLINE]agent: Your aid offer might include student loans, so it's important for you to compare the amount of debt you would be taking on at the schools you are considering.[NEWLINE]user: Interesting. And what should I do if I need to take out a larger amount in private loans at one school than at another?
user: I need help understanding school aid offers.[NEWLINE]agent: I can assist you with this. Have you applied to multiple schools?[NEWLINE]user: No, my son has.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do we figure out the net price for each school he has applied to?[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you with that. Finding out the net price for each school helps you figure out which one will be the most affordable for your son.[NEWLINE]user: What if the school he applied to doesn't list the cost of attendance on his aid offer?[NEWLINE]agent: He can ask the financial aid office for this information. Be sure that it includes the amount he will pay to the school directly like tuition and fees, and other costs(living expenses, supplies, and transportation).[NEWLINE]user: Who can help answer questions about my son's aid offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Your son's financial aid office at his school can help you with this.[NEWLINE]user: What if he needs to take out larger amounts of private loans at one school over another?
user: Hello, I would like to know what financial aid I can receive at a particular university or vocational school.[NEWLINE]agent: have you applied to various schools?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: Be sure to compare the help offers to see which school will be the most affordable.[NEWLINE]user: and could they change the school?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes You may receive a provisional aid offer from a school and then find out that it changes later.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What if the school does not include the cost of attendance in the offer of aid?[NEWLINE]agent: request this figure from the financial aid office. Make sure you include the amounts you will pay directly to the school, such as tuition and fees, as well as other costs, such as living expenses, books and supplies, and transportation[NEWLINE]user: What if the school does not include the cost of attendance in the offer of aid?[NEWLINE]agent: request this figure from the financial aid office. Make sure you include the amounts you will pay directly to the school, such as tuition and fees, as well as other costs, such as living expenses, books and supplies, and transportation[NEWLINE]user: And if later I have another question, where do I go?