Have questions about paying for Mesa College?
Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.
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Financial Aid Basics | Play All
Financial Aid Basics
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How Can I Pay for College?,  What is Financial Aid?,  Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?,  What is the difference between a grant and a loan?,  Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?,  Can I receive financial aid at more than one college?,  What does SAP stand for?
Applying for Financial Aid | Play All
Applying for Financial Aid
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How do I apply for Financial Aid?,  Does it cost to apply for Financial Aid?,  When should I apply for financial aid?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?,  Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?,  How are students selected for verification?
Eligibility | Play All
Eligibility
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How Do I Know if I will Qualify for Financial Aid?,  I do not think I will qualify. Should I still apply?,  I have a 4-year Bachelor's degree. Can I still apply for federal financial aid?,  Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?,  Are non-US citizens eligible for federal financial aid?,  Are international students eligible to receive state or federal financial aid?
Understanding the FAFSA | Play All
Understanding the FAFSA
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What is the FAFSA?,  What is the difference between a Dependent student and an Independent student?,  What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?,  I am moving out of my parents' house, and will support myself. Am I Independent for the FAFSA?,  I lost my tax information. What should I do?,  I did not file taxes because my income was too low or I thought it would be a wash. Can I still submit a FAFSA?,  I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but have not heard anything. What should I do?,  What does the term EFC stand for?,  What is an Award Letter?
Grants, Work-Study, and BOG Fee Waiver | Play All
Grants, Work-Study, and BOG Fee Waiver
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What is a Pell Grant?,  What is a FSEOG?,  What is a Federal Work-Study job?,  What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?,  What is the BOG Fee Waiver?,  What is a Cal Grant?,  What is a Chafee Grant?
Scholarships | Play All
Scholarships
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What is a scholarship?,  Where can I find out about Mesa scholarships?,  How can I prioritize my scholarship search?,  Is it worth it to apply for scholarships?,  Should I have to pay to apply for a scholarship?,  What are some tips on filling out a great scholarship application?,  What are some tips on getting great letters of recommendation?,  What are some tips on writing a great scholarship essay?
Understanding Loans | Play All
Understanding Loans
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What is a loan?,  What is interest?,  What is the difference between interest and principal?,  What kinds of student loans are there?,  How do I apply for federal loans?
Loan Programs | Play All
Loan Programs
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What is a subsidized Stafford Loan?,  Is a credit check required to receive a Stafford Loan?,  What is a PLUS Loan?,  What is a Master Promissory Note?
Loan Repayment | Play All
Loan Repayment
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What are my repayment options?,  What percentage of my post-college income should I plan to pay toward my loans?,  What does it mean to consolidate a federal loan?,  When should I consolidate my federal loans?,  What does deferment mean?,  What does forbearance mean?,  What happens if I default on a loan?,  If I default on a student loan, how can I fix it?,  Are parents responsible for paying back educational loans?,  Can I get federal financial aid if I am in default on a student loan?
Education Tax Benefits | Play All
Education Tax Benefits
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Can I deduct my tuition from my federal taxes?,  What is the Hope Scholarship?,  What is the Lifetime Learning Credit?
Veterans - Eligibility for New Post-9/11 GI Bill | Play All
Veterans - Eligibility for New Post-9/11 GI Bill
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When is the Post 9/11 GI Bill Effective?,  How do I know if I am eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill?,  If I am eligible for any of the following GI Bills (Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607) am I eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill?,  If I am receiving VA benefits through another program can I also receive the post 9/11 GI Bill benefits?,  How long am I eligible to receive the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits after I am no longer on active duty?
Veterans - Benefits of New Post-9/11 GI Bill | Play All
Veterans - Benefits of New Post-9/11 GI Bill
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How many months of assistance can I receive?,  If I am eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, how much will I receive?,  Based on amount of time served, what are the percentages of maximum benefits available on the Post 9/11 GI Bill?,  Can you show me a sample of how the Post 9/11 GI Bill could work?,  What type of education and training does the Post 9/11 GI Bill cover?
Veterans - Specific GI Bill Questions | Play All
Veterans - Specific GI Bill Questions
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Can I transfer my entitlement to my dependents?,  Do I need to certify my enrollment each month? If so, how and when?,  How many credit hours are required for VA benefits?,  Can I use VA benefits at any school, including an online school?,  Who do I contact to find out how many months of benefits I have remaining?
En Español | Play All
En Español
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¿Como puedo pagar mis estudios en la Universidad?,  ¿Qué es ayuda financiera?,  ¿Comó puedo obtener ayuda financiera?,  ¿Cuáles son los programas de ayuda financiera?,  ¿Qué tipo de personas – que no sean ciudadanos – son elegibles para ayuda financiera?,  ¿Son elegibles para ayuda financiera los estudiantes sin documentación legal?,  ¿Qué es la ley AB540?