[nabs-l] Financial Aid and SSI

[Elizabeth Mohnke]

Hello Vejas,

As other people have already indicated, the FAFSA form is used to determine
financial aid such as loans, Pell grants, and work study opportunities. Some
colleges and universities may have additional financial aid opportunities
that is based on information from the FAFSA form. Some vocational
rehabilitation agencies will also require you to fill out the FAFSA form in
order to receive services from them to help pay for college related
expenses.

If I recall correctly, I do not believe the FAFSA considers SSI as a source
of income. However, if you just graduated from high school, you will most
likely be considered a dependent, and therefore will need information
regarding your parent's income when filling out the FAFSA form. The FAFSA
form explains who they consider as a dependent. The financial aid office at
your college or university would be a good place for you to go if you have
any further questions regarding financial aid. However, if you are currently
a student at the Louisiana Center for the Blind, the financial aid office at
Louisiana Tech should be able to answer any questions you might have about
the FAFSA form, but not any specific financial aid questions regarding the
college or university you will be attending back home.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth

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Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
Subject: [nabs-l] Financial Aid and SSI

Hi All,
I get SSI and was wondering if I still needed to fill out the FAFSA? I
recall someone telling me that the FAFSA has to do with family income, but
if I get SSI then I would have my own income.
If anyone could clarify, I would really appreciate that.
Thanks.
Vejas

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