When you get your student aid report (SAR), the first thing you should do is make sure all of the information is correct.
If you’re a nontraditional student, financial aid differences can come into play; many nontraditional students will probably be deemed independent.
There is a limit on how much Pell Grant aid you can receive; this limitation is referred to as Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU).
Criminals will take advantage of the security flaws found in even the most advanced technology, but there are ways to protect your financial transactions.
The best advice regarding personal checks is to never write a check that your bank account cannot cover and use good budgeting techniques.
There are numerous types of FAFSA verification; make sure you fully understand what documents ED or the university needs from you.
Sometimes, students need an ombudsman (an official who acts as a problem-solver and mediator) to resolve financial aid disputes.
Some financial aid is need-based; other types of financial aid are merit-based or available to all students (excluding extenuating circumstances).