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Shaky · 01-21-2006, 09:49 AM

I'm a little confused here and I know this questions might sound very stupid but here we go lol
What is the difference between tuition and scolarship and all those things. I'm afraid to apply for something and then end up been a student loan kinda thing.
One more question, can I apply to as many things as I want or if I get aprove for something then I'm not gonna get aprove for something else just because I was aproved already on something, does that makes scence??

IgglesmumX2 · 01-21-2006, 09:54 AM

Ok, tuition is the amount of money you pay to the college or university to attend their classes.
A scholarship is a orginiaztion awarding you a set amount of money to assist you in paying for your tuition. Some scholarships can also assist with books and supplies.
You can apply for as many scholarships as your heart desires.

Shaky · 01-21-2006, 10:05 AM

So what is Fasfa then? that's what I used to get all the time.

IgglesmumX2 · 01-21-2006, 10:13 AM

Fafsa is the Federal Student Aid program. It is Federal Grants (gifts) for people who have a financial need for assistance to pay tuition. Similar to scholarships except open to most people versus scholarships dedicated to very specific groupings. Also, most scholarships are not based on financial need.

Shaky · 01-21-2006, 12:43 PM

That was the other world! Grants! Grants are financial help from the goverment right? is there other kinds of grants?

IgglesmumX2 · 01-21-2006, 01:00 PM

All grant means is that it is a "gift". A financial donation that you do not have to pay back.

Shaky · 01-21-2006, 02:36 PM

Thank you so much for all the info!

IgglesmumX2 · 01-21-2006, 03:24 PM

No problem...glad I could help.

01-21-2006, 05:04 PM

But isn't FAFSA like a loan and you have to pay it back? I know I have Student loans I have to pay back, but I'm not sure if that is FAFSA, or something else. LOL I just dish out the money...not sure where it goes.

LOL

Shaky · 01-21-2006, 09:48 PM

Nope Katie, I know that's all that I've had while in college and I know I don't have to pay it back.

01-21-2006, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shaky Miss Puerto Rico Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 27,985 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 78% Longevity: 97%	? I'm a little confused here and I know this questions might sound very stupid but here we go lol What is the difference between tuition and scolarship and all those things. I'm afraid to apply for something and then end up been a student loan kinda thing. One more question, can I apply to as many things as I want or if I get aprove for something then I'm not gonna get aprove for something else just because I was aproved already on something, does that makes scence??

01-21-2006, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
IgglesmumX2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 3,967 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 75%	Ok, tuition is the amount of money you pay to the college or university to attend their classes. A scholarship is a orginiaztion awarding you a set amount of money to assist you in paying for your tuition. Some scholarships can also assist with books and supplies. You can apply for as many scholarships as your heart desires. __________________ Ask Me About IH!

01-21-2006, 10:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
IgglesmumX2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 3,967 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 75%	Fafsa is the Federal Student Aid program. It is Federal Grants (gifts) for people who have a financial need for assistance to pay tuition. Similar to scholarships except open to most people versus scholarships dedicated to very specific groupings. Also, most scholarships are not based on financial need. __________________ Ask Me About IH!

01-21-2006, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
IgglesmumX2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 3,967 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 75%	All grant means is that it is a "gift". A financial donation that you do not have to pay back. __________________ Ask Me About IH!

01-21-2006, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
IgglesmumX2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 3,967 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 75%	No problem...glad I could help. __________________ Ask Me About IH!

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01-21-2006, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shaky Miss Puerto Rico Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 27,985 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 78% Longevity: 97%	So what is Fasfa then? that's what I used to get all the time.

01-21-2006, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shaky Miss Puerto Rico Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 27,985 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 78% Longevity: 97%	That was the other world! Grants! Grants are financial help from the goverment right? is there other kinds of grants?

01-21-2006, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shaky Miss Puerto Rico Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 27,985 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 78% Longevity: 97%	Thank you so much for all the info!

01-21-2006, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
kt Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	But isn't FAFSA like a loan and you have to pay it back? I know I have Student loans I have to pay back, but I'm not sure if that is FAFSA, or something else. LOL I just dish out the money...not sure where it goes. LOL

01-21-2006, 09:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shaky Miss Puerto Rico Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FL Posts: 27,985 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 78% Longevity: 97%	Nope Katie, I know that's all that I've had while in college and I know I don't have to pay it back.