Do you get a grant award after classes start?

Question

I am waiting for an award to offered. My efc is 00000 and I did a short term loan to pay my tuition. Class starts this Monday and I can not afford to buy books that quick. So need some adive on how it all works.

Answer 1

Usually you don't get the grant money until a month afetr school has started. I am in the same boat. For more financial aid options, check out www.collegetipsntricks.com.  

Answer 2

If you filled out your fafsa way before school starts.. You should get it within this week. Usually if they send you your financial check.. They usually email.. So check your emails..

Answer 3

Usually financial aid doesnt release the money until about two weeks after school officially starts. They have to wait and make sure you are actually enrolled in classes full time. I would say speak to your teachers and let them know your situation Also you can try checking out your textbook at you school library. Hope everything turns out ok. O and usually teachers give a grace period for books because i know i dont usually get my books until a week after school and sometimes the bookstore runs out of the books so some teachers are reasonable.