Transcript: Financial Aid Live Chat

The following is a transcript of a live chat with the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority on Feb. 5.

kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:6:37):
I have a junior.  he graduates in June.  When should he start this process?
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:6:48):
I’m sorry - he graduates in June 2010
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kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:7:22):
I have a junior.  he graduates in June.  When should he start this process?
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:7:24):
I’m sorry - he graduates in June 2010
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:8:12):
You should begin the college process when he returns for his Senior year in September 2009.  You can not apply for financial aid until after January 1, 2010
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:8:40):
AHA!  Great to know!  He takes his SAT in May and June and I didn’t know when the student loan process begins.
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:8:59):
What is the website address?  Can we apply online?
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:9:17):
It will all become part of the planning process when he decides which school(s) he is applying to and what they require for the financial aid process
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:9:41):
you can go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:10:5):
Great information!  Thanks so much!
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:10:6):
{smile_smiley}
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:10:14):
you can do an estimate now at fafsaforcaster.ed.gov
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:10:58):
sorry, it is http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:11:9):
HA!  Thanks!
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:11:17):
I just tried to forecaster and it was an error.
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:11:20):
The new one worked
kreis says to (2009-2-5 17:11:22):
Thanks!
w1aei says to (2009-2-5 17:33:47):
can you please tell me were is the financial aid office in Warren, and were can you find the same help in Mass.
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:34:18):
Are you refering to the College Planning Center in Bristol?
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:34:35):
it is located at 576 Metacom Ave in Bristol
w1aei says to (2009-2-5 17:34:59):
No bill mentioned in is report that they had one in metacom ave. in Warren
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:35:12):
I am unsure if there is a similar service offered in MA
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:35:19):
No, it is in Bristol, sorry
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:35:46):
You can reach the College Planning Center at 401-736-3170 if you are interested
w1aei says to (2009-2-5 17:35:51):
Thank you for your help, where can I find out about Ma.
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:37:15):
You could try contacting MEFA, Mass Education Finance Authority to see if they offer anything
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:37:33):
http://www.mefa.org/
w1aei says to (2009-2-5 17:37:36):
thank you for your help
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 17:37:50):
good luck!
rhonda says to (2009-2-5 17:59:30):
hi, were can I get information about financial aid
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:0:29):
You may check the federal web site at http://www.finaid.org
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:1:0):
or the College Planning Center of RI site at http://www.cpcri.org
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:1:36):
or you may get assistance from the College Planning Center directly in person, call to make an appointment at 401-736-3170
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:2:6):
If you have specific questions, I can answer for you now….
rhonda says to (2009-2-5 18:2:29):
thank you so should i not use fasfa.com
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:2:43):
no, the FAFSA is FREE!!!
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:2:48):
go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
rhonda says to (2009-2-5 18:3:16):
what is the deadline to get aid
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:4:4):
If you are a RI resident you want to apply by March 1st to be considered for RI State Grants, but you should check with the school you are attending or applying to in order to ensure you are applying before their deadling
rhonda says to (2009-2-5 18:4:46):
thank you for your help have a good night
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:4:55):
you are welcome, good luck
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:18:47):
Hi Sammee458, did you have any questions?
sammee458 says to (2009-2-5 18:20:1):
i was interested on some thing i heard o tv
sammee458 says to (2009-2-5 18:20:27):
some thing about help with bills
NBC 10 Guest says to (2009-2-5 18:21:2):
This is a Financial Aid (for college/higher education) chat
sammee458 says to (2009-2-5 18:21:31):
oh sorry
sammee458 says to (2009-2-5 18:21:45):
thank you\
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moderator says (2009-2-5 18:29:40):
Thanks to everyone who participated in out chat tonight.  That’s going to do it.