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I started college in 2002 and I did really bad and got a lot of "W"(withdraw) on my report card. I attempted 74 credits and only completed 31 credits. But my GPA is still above 3.0 thanks to the withdrawals. I did not apply for FA at that time, I paid for everything out of pocket.
Now six years after, I need to return to the same community college to complete the AA degree where I left off. And I need to apply for financial aid this time because I can no longer afford the tuition. I found out the maximum eligibilty for FA in this college is 93 credit hours for my degree.
Assuming my FA is approved for the upcoming fall semester, will I only have 19 credits left that can be paid for by the financial aid? But remember that the 74 credit I attempted six years ago was paid for with my own money.
Also, after I get the AA degree at this community college, I want to transfer to a 4 year university and get a BA degree, will the new university have a different amount of maximum eligibility for BA degree? will I be able to "start over" in terms of eligibility for FA or am I screwed for the rest of my school life?
Please help me, I'm very confused and I'm the first person in my family to attend college so I have no clue how FA works. Thanks.
To Suddenly Human: wow! Thanks for the advice, I did not know FA has so many restrictions and rules! I wish I knew about this six years ago.
Now six years after, I need to return to the same community college to complete the AA degree where I left off. And I need to apply for financial aid this time because I can no longer afford the tuition. I found out the maximum eligibilty for FA in this college is 93 credit hours for my degree.
Assuming my FA is approved for the upcoming fall semester, will I only have 19 credits left that can be paid for by the financial aid? But remember that the 74 credit I attempted six years ago was paid for with my own money.
Also, after I get the AA degree at this community college, I want to transfer to a 4 year university and get a BA degree, will the new university have a different amount of maximum eligibility for BA degree? will I be able to "start over" in terms of eligibility for FA or am I screwed for the rest of my school life?
Please help me, I'm very confused and I'm the first person in my family to attend college so I have no clue how FA works. Thanks.
To Suddenly Human: wow! Thanks for the advice, I did not know FA has so many restrictions and rules! I wish I knew about this six years ago.