FAFSA PELL help? - u-Assist Forums

MattKuhn · 08-02-2007, 04:58 PM

im dependent, mom single..Zero gross income..

lets make a number like college would cost me 40,000 for bach of science in advertising at an in state college.

how much will/could FAFSA cover if you had to make an educated estimate...
dependent.living with my single mom..
mom makes less then 3k a year this year had zero cause newborn
i dont work

BrookeS · 08-06-2007, 04:42 AM

Depends on how much your mother makes per year. Being that she is single, it may be easier for you to get aid. Do you work? If not, it may be even easier.

majesachan · 08-09-2007, 04:27 PM

A pell grant is no more than around $4,500 at maximum. The Stafford loan will give you$3500 freshman year, and increases as you move up in class.

Keep in mind though that most State Schools do not meet full need and gap. That means that even if your EFC ends up zero, there could be a gap between the federal aid and Cost of Attendance at the school. If the State School is 10k a year (from your example) and you got the max Pell Grant and Loan....you could still be short 2k.

A zero income is rare and unusual, so be prepared for them to check that throroughly.