Archive for April, 2009

How do you file for college grants?

Do I do it online? Does anyone have a website for it?
Any tips on financial aid for college would be greatly appreciated..
To apply for federal and state grants for college you need to fill out a fafsa application. The website is http://fafsa.ed.gov
Here is a good book explaining all the types of fin aid [...]

When filling out taxes and the FAFSA in Texas, are federal grants and loans supposed to be reported anywhere?

I don’t know if I am supposed to report the loans and grants I’ve received as a student from the government. Any help would be appreciated.
You don’t report loans. You do have to report some grants.
Here’s what the irs says
"Taxable Scholarships and Fellowships
If you received a scholarship or fellowship, all or part of [...]