Fafsa award help???

Question

I have filled out my Fafsa with the information that I would be a full time student this Fall. (Full time at my school is 7 credits or more).

I was awarded (in grants and loans) about $6,200 for the semster.

My counselor and I were talking and we figured out I only need 6 more credits to graduate.

If I enroll as a part time student in the fall, will my Fafsa award decrease? (I have already accepted them, but will not receive the award until late August).

Should I take a dummy course for one more credit to receive my full award?

Answer 1

Yes, your Pell Grant (which I'm assuming you have) will decrease because the only way you can get the maximum amount of Pell you are eligible for is to maintain full-time student status.  I would recommend taking something that doesn't pertain to your major but looks interesting because at least you'll get the full award then.