Can you qualify for financial aid or grants if you only want to take 1 or 2 classes in a semester ?

Question

At a junior college.

Answer 1

FAFSA requires at least half time in regards to credit, which is normally 2 classes that are 3 credits each. The more credits you take per semester the more financial aid you would qualify for depending on your EFC. Good luck!

Answer 2

If your income is low enough you can qualify for a Pell taking 1 or 2 classes.  However, if you are not low income and don't qualify for pell, most schools require you to be full or at least half time to take out student loans.

Answer 3

I noticed that you wrote "At a junior college" and have more information for you.

First, you are eligible to apply for Federal Aid and grants at your junior college. Please note that when filing the FAFSA you need to list your school's name as "the college you will be attending" and also list their Federal school code on the FAFSA. Sometimes students overlook one or the other.

Next, you will not be eligible for aid by taking only only class. You do need to take at least two 3-credit hour classes to be considered for Federal Aid and grants. By enrolling in two classes this will qualify you as a half-time student.

Then, you need to note your State's FAFSA deadline as well as your school's deadline. This can be obtained by simply calling the Financial Aid office at the junior college you'll be attending.

Finally, something you need to keep in mind is that the Financial Aid might come in form of a Federal Stafford loan if you do not qualify for any free money. It is important to learn about and pay close attention to current student loan interest facts.

Best of luck to you.