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One last thing - to check if your specific program qualifies for Cal Grant C, visit the CSAC website and look for their "Priority Career Technical Programs" list. Not every vocational program qualifies - they prioritize high-demand fields like healthcare, information technology, early childhood education, and certain trades. Your financial aid office should be able to confirm if your specific program is eligible.
Thank you! My program is dental assisting, which I think should qualify since it's healthcare related. I just checked my school portal and it looks like they haven't sent my GPA verification yet. Going to the financial aid office first thing tomorrow morning!
Great work figuring all this out! Dental assisting definitely qualifies for Cal Grant C - it's considered a high-demand healthcare program. Just a heads up that even if you missed this year's March 2nd deadline, you can still apply for next academic year. CSAC processes applications year-round, but priority funding goes to those who meet the March deadline. Also, make sure to ask your financial aid office about any state-specific deadlines or additional grants your school might offer for dental assisting students. Some community colleges have partnerships with local dental offices that provide additional funding opportunities!
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oh also dont forget that they changed fafsa this year and now they need info from more people in complex family situations! make sure ur ex is filling out their part too if they're supposed to contribute
My ex-husband isn't involved at all - he hasn't been in the picture for years. Do I still need his information? The form is so confusing about which parents need to contribute information.
If your ex-husband isn't the legal parent (due to adoption by someone else) or if you have full custody and provide more than 50% of support, you typically don't need to include him. The FAFSA requires information from legal parents who provide the majority of support. From what you've described, just you and your current husband's information should be sufficient.
I went through this exact situation with my stepfather last year! A few additional tips that helped us: 1) Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible with the 000-00-0000 for his SSN - don't wait because the verification process can take weeks. 2) Start gathering all his income documentation NOW (pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements) because you'll likely need them for verification. 3) Consider reaching out to multiple schools on your daughter's list - some are more experienced with these situations and can provide better guidance. 4) Keep detailed records of all your communications and document submission dates in case you need to appeal any delays. The system isn't perfect, but it does work eventually. You've got this!
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Update: So what happened?? Did the school fix the scholarship or are you stuck with the higher amount?
Good news! We met with financial aid and athletics yesterday. Once we showed them the emails where they had confirmed in writing that athletic scholarships would stack with need-based aid, they agreed to honor the original package! The financial aid director actually apologized and said there was a misunderstanding about NAIA athletic scholarship stacking policies. They're sending a corrected offer letter today. So relieved!
That's fantastic news! So glad you fought for what was rightfully yours and that the school honored their written commitment. This is such a great example of why it's crucial to get everything in writing when dealing with financial aid - and why parents shouldn't back down when schools try to pull a bait-and-switch after commitment deadlines. Your persistence paid off and hopefully this helps other families in similar situations know they have recourse when schools don't honor their written agreements. Congrats to your son!
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Good steps! When you speak with them again, be very specific about the financial gap and what you need. Sometimes saying
Hey MoonlightSonata! I'm glad you took action and called Fairfield's financial aid office. That shows real maturity in handling this stressful situation. While you're waiting to hear back from them, I'd also suggest reaching out to your other accepted schools ASAP - not just your second choice. Sometimes schools have additional aid available later in the cycle as other students decline their offers. Also, don't forget to ask about payment plans or work-study opportunities that might help bridge any remaining gap. You're absolutely making the right moves by exploring all your options before committing to a financial burden that could impact you for years. Keep us posted on how things develop!
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UPDATE: My nephew went to the financial aid office this morning and they were incredibly helpful! They're processing an emergency aid package that will cover his first semester while we sort out the FAFSA issues. They also helped him call FSA using their direct line, and it turns out his paper application was received but had been flagged for additional verification because of the missing SSN. The financial aid staff are helping expedite this process. THANK YOU all for your advice - especially about going directly to the financial aid office. They really did have solutions we didn't know about!
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Adrian Hughes
•That's excellent news! I'm so glad to hear they're providing emergency aid. This is exactly why I always recommend going directly to the school's financial aid office - they have institutional tools and processes designed for these exact situations. Make sure your nephew stays in regular contact with them throughout the semester to ensure a smooth transition when the official FAFSA aid eventually comes through.
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Nia Thompson
This is such a relief to hear! Your nephew is so lucky to have you advocating for him through this stressful situation. The emergency aid package is a perfect solution while waiting for the FAFSA mess to get sorted out. It's really encouraging to see how the financial aid office stepped up - they deal with these SSN contributor issues way more than most people realize. Hopefully this will help other students in similar situations know that there ARE options available even when the federal system seems to be failing them. Best of luck with the rest of the process!
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