r/UofArizona • u/gardensoilsoup • 8d ago

Questions First time using federal aid

Im a third year, I’m having to use federal aid now that my VA funding ran out. I just found out the aid i get this semester doesnt get applied to the left over tuition i have from last semester 😭 my mom is asking if i can just take summer classes. Do they have federal aid for summer? Im only enrolled in two classes this semester which means i would have to take like 3 classes in summer. Idk how things work. Do they only approve the amount of federal aid you would need for THAT semester?

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u/Lonely-Ad3027 8d ago

I am not sure, but are you the veteran or a family member of a veteran? If you are the veteran you might be eligible for VR&E if you are disabled which would help with future semesters.

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u/gardensoilsoup 8d ago

family member, not disabled

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u/Lonely-Ad3027 8d ago

Ok, that changes things. I know there is some financial aid for the summer as I did receive my pell grant for my 5 week study abroad program that ended at the end of June, but it would not cover a past semester. Not sure about the loans now since they are changing things around on that.

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u/Felix_In_Motion 7d ago

Yes they offer financial aid for summer classes. File your FAFSA form and declare your classes as usual but obviously the amount eligible will be a lot different than a full semester.

And you don’t have to accept the total amount offered. You can accept only what you need in as to not have unnecessary debt