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How do I apply for financial aid?
How do I apply for scholarships?
Can I submit my documents at any campus?
Can I use my book advance online?
Can I work as a Student Assistant on campus and in the Florida Work Experience off campus at the same time?
How are private donor scholarships paid?
How can I check my financial aid status online?
How do I receive my Bank Mobile Card?
How much can I borrow with a Federal Direct Stafford Loan?
How will I get Federal Direct Stafford loan money?
How will my eligibility for financial aid be determined?
I applied for the Florida Bright Futures program, how I do receive this money? Am I entitled to apply for the Pell Grant?
I completed my FAFSA application, when will my file be processed?
I do not live with my parents. Can I apply as independent student?
I had a book advance, now I received a bill, what happened?
I have a Bachelor’s Degree, what type of aid am I eligible for?
I have a Work Study award, what is Work Study? How do I receive this award?
I have been awarded financial aid; will I receive it to pay my fees for the term?
I have financial aid, but I didn’t receive Federal Work-Study. Can I still receive it?
I have Florida Pre-Paid College as well as other types of financial aid. How do I use my money?
I need to repay my Perkins Loan, who should I contact?
I received a private scholarship check. Where should I send it?
I’ve been selected for verification, what do I have to do?
If I am a Bright Futures recipient, do I need to repay dropped or withdrawn courses?
If my parents are divorced or separated, whose financial data should be provided when I’m completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
I’m going to be married during the school year for which I am applying for aid. Can I fill out my FAFSA as “married”?
My award letter says that I am entitled to receive a certain award amount. I am taking 9 credit units. Why did my award amount change?
Should I complete the FAFSA even though I am not going to be eligible for aid?
What are MDC’s FAFSA School codes?
What happens to my financial aid if I drop or withdraw from my courses?
What if I am separated or divorced but filed a joint tax return?
What if I can’t find my income tax return?
What if I didn’t file an income tax return?
What if I’m married now but didn’t file with my spouse last year?
What if my parents don’t claim me on their taxes or don’t give me any money?
What if there are changes to my financial circumstances after I submitted a FAFSA?
What is a Federal Direct Stafford Loan?
What is an FSA ID and how do I create one?
What is SAP and when is it calculated?
What is the difference between a Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized?
What is the difference between merit-based and need-based aid?
What is the difference between the NelNet Tuition Payment Plan and a Federal Direct Stafford Loan?
What is the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program?
What is the payment deadline for classes?
When do I restart paying my student loans?
When will I receive my refund?
Will an additional outside scholarship affect my award?

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