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Until you can answer YES to one of the 13 dependency status questions, you are required to list your parents income. Period. But don't be afraid to list Mom's income, because since you have a sister who is also in college it sounds like the government will consider you more financially "needy"...

Until you can answer YES to one of the 13 dependency status questions, you are required to list your parents income. Period. But don't be afraid to list Mom's income, because since you have a sister who is also in college it sounds like the government will consider you more financially "needy"...

For the FAFSA, you need to list it EXACTLY as it appears on your social security card. I recommend doing this because it takes ages for the Soc Security office to update anything and this way wont delay your aid. After you submit the fafsa work with the Social Security office to get your...

Work really hard to earn good grades and have high admission test scores so you get a bunch of really good scholarships.

Work really hard to earn good grades and have high admission test scores so you get a bunch of really good scholarships.

After you took your test your admission counselor should have talked with you about your scores. They use the placement test to determine if you can do college level work. If she enrolled you in all college level math, you did fine. If she put you in any remedial classes (often called zero...

It sounds like you need to find a better school.

The Pell grant is your financial aid award. The grant is given to the school to help pay for your tuition and fees and such and any money you have extra is given to you, usually a few weeks after school starts. You need to ask the financial aid office or your campus bookstore if they will...