How can I afford college courses when my husband makes too much and I’m on disability?
Posted by admin on 3 Jun 2008 4:14 am. Filed under Financial Aid.
codyhilgal asked:
I would like to obtain an associates degree but I always seemed to be right over the line of making too much to qualify for any financial aide. And the same for my husband, but we cannot ever afford the college tuition and books. I was told that I could get financial aide on my own because I’m disabled and on SSD.
Does anyone know anything about this? Is there any truth to this?
I would like to obtain an associates degree but I always seemed to be right over the line of making too much to qualify for any financial aide. And the same for my husband, but we cannot ever afford the college tuition and books. I was told that I could get financial aide on my own because I’m disabled and on SSD.
Does anyone know anything about this? Is there any truth to this?
On June 4th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
I’m kind of in the same boat with you. My dad makes too much $$ for me to get a cent of financial aid from the government, yet insists that I pay for my own education. I’m not sure about the disabled thing, but there are a few things that might help. Sallie Mae gives great low rate loans. Visit them at SallieMae.com. Also, talk to the school’s financial aid people to see what they can do for you. If you do have to get loans, it’s probably a good idea to consolidate before you graduate to get a lower interest rate. Hope this helped!
On June 7th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
You need to talk to the financial aid department. There are several programs that are out there to help you. You might make to much n\money to get a subsidized loan but you possibly might qualify for a un-subsidized loan. This is a type of loan that you have to pay back.
On June 9th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
If you’re married then you have to report both your income and your husbands on the FAFSA. Have you checked with your state rehabilitation agency? They often offer job training for a new career where your disability won’t matter. You can also apply for scholarships, both at the University and through fastweb.com. Talk with the financial aid office at the University about a college access loan. You can also apply for a Sallie Mae loan. You can get a CAL or Sallie Mae loan regardless of income. I’ve included some links below that may help. Good luck!
On June 12th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
You are filing incorrectly. If you are on disability YOU QUALIFY regardless of how much your husband makes because you are getting federal assistance. You need to speak with a financial aid counselor about what to change on your FAFSA.
On June 14th, 2008 at 6:09 am
i agree with cyanne2ak. if you are on social security. then you would qualify no matter what. fill out fafsa, make changes, you still can, and talk to a financial aid counselor.
On June 14th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
It sounds like you are looking for grants. You should be offered at least student loans from your FAFSA. If you are not getting offered those then you and your husband combined must make a ton of money. The only way to not get offered student loans it to have an expected Family contribution that is more than your cost of education. Why should you get special treatment for being on disability? Not to be rude, it always seems that people on disability want to be treated equally until it comes to financial responsibilities then they want a break.