pamnock
Well-Known Member
Once you've gotten through it for the 1st time, it'll be a breeze. (Just remember to re-FAFSA yearly). Keep up on following through and being sure the school has the info soyour son'sschedule isn't dropped.
A lot of students wait for their aid before purchasing books. Aid generally isn't released until at least a month after classes begin, so I don't recommend waiting on the books because many professors jump right in and immediately start assigning from the book.
Also very important - be aware of withdrawal dates! "F's" are forever friends (unless you take the class over), so if your son is struggling in a class, and full time status isn't an issue, he might consider withdrawing from a class. Full-time college can be a tough transition for a high school graduate and my son was overwhelmed and ended up withdrawing. My daughter also struggled with full time because she was working so much, so she dropped to part time. I also just go part time.
Also be clear on what is required to maintain student aid - I wish I had known the importance of these issues when my kids started college. Dropping below a certain grade point average not only renders the student ineligible for grants/scholarships, it also renders them ineligible for student loans, meaning you have to pay cash for classes.
Pam
A lot of students wait for their aid before purchasing books. Aid generally isn't released until at least a month after classes begin, so I don't recommend waiting on the books because many professors jump right in and immediately start assigning from the book.
Also very important - be aware of withdrawal dates! "F's" are forever friends (unless you take the class over), so if your son is struggling in a class, and full time status isn't an issue, he might consider withdrawing from a class. Full-time college can be a tough transition for a high school graduate and my son was overwhelmed and ended up withdrawing. My daughter also struggled with full time because she was working so much, so she dropped to part time. I also just go part time.
Also be clear on what is required to maintain student aid - I wish I had known the importance of these issues when my kids started college. Dropping below a certain grade point average not only renders the student ineligible for grants/scholarships, it also renders them ineligible for student loans, meaning you have to pay cash for classes.
Pam
