MyCAA/FAFSA

[Maureen]

I remember reading that you can't use MyCAA and FAFSA at the same time but then I went to double check and I can't find anything about it.

Can anyone confirm if that's true or tell me if you have used both?

[Deb]

Isn't FAFSA used for Pell Grants?

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use both. If MYCAA isn't going to cover the entire cost and you fit within the income guidelines for a Pell Grant, I think you're okay.

I tried googling, but couldn't find anything either. Maybe call the school's financial aid office on Monday?

They may be closed tomorrow.

[Maureen]

I read that because they are both federal it's double dipping.

[gardenwitch]

Don't you have to fill out the FAFSA forms anyway to see what you do qualify for?

Cait gets Pell, Fed loans, state grants, school grants and whatever else she can get her hands on now she's an independant.

[Maureen]

I am having people tell me that they are using both Pell and FAFSA and do I just filled it out and FAFSA wants to give me money. So Im going to check but it looks like I can.

[littleduck]

FAFSA is just an application. It isn't actually any money. You must fill it out for pell, most other things tell you to as well. I don't know if you can use Pell and MyCAA, but filling out a FAFSA won't cause any problems.

[Jodi]

I used both in 09-10. I'm hoping I didn't screw it up and will get in trouble later.

[Maureen]

I didn't mean to lock this. My fat fingers hit the button on my phone.

[Maureen]

To clarify I'm specifically talking about pell grant.

[Deb]

Your best bet is to call your school's financial aid office.

They'll be able to answer specific questions.

I did find this website:

www.armedforcesedu.com/military-spouse-tuition-benefits.aspx

It states, in part, the following:

Military Spouse Education Benefits

As the spouse of a military member, you have options when it comes to paying for your college education. The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts, MyCAA, and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program provide government military spouse college funding you don’t have to pay back. As a military spouse, you also have the option of applying for Pell Grants, Stafford loans and private college loans to pay for your college tuition and related expenses.

Hope that helps...

[gardenwitch]

The MyCAA is just a supplemental program, nobody can expect 4000.00 to totally cover the cost of a college degree.

Cait is at one of the more reasonable public schools in state and her yearly costs are about 18,000, she's using every federal program and federal, state or school grant she can get!!

I don't see why you couldn't use Pell if you qualify for it. I'd be more inclined to save it for when the MyCAA runs out though.

[~*Ks Mommy*~]

I used MYCAA for my tuition and PELL for my books.

[Maureen]

I called MyCAA. The only way you can use both is if you are using pell to oay for different classes than mycaa.

[Maureen]

I filled out my request for financial aid today on MyCAA and this is what it had at the very end.

[stace]

I was told you weren't allowed. The only thing I was ever offered was loans.