Help with writing "letter of support" for FAFSA?

Question

Since I do not work, and therefore have no income, I need my boyfriend to write a letter of support. this is for the FAFSA application for financial aid.

he provides me with food and shelter. so when writing a letter like this, what is food and shelter equal in real dollar amount. i do NOT know what he needs to write in this letter. can u please help.

thanks so much in advance!!!

Answer 1

I'm not quite sure what you mean by a "letter of support". I tried looking it up, and the only thing I could find that looked relevant is the requirement that international students who want to attend a US university are sometimes required to provide a "letter of support" to the financial aid department, but that doesn't seem to be what you're asking.

Only US citizens and US permanent residents (Green Card) are eligible to apply for federal financial aid, using the FAFSA application. Students visiting the US for educational purposes on an F-1 or F-2 visa, or those holding a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor visa are not eligible for federal assistance. If you're an international student, then, I can't see how you need a letter of support for the FAFSA application.

If this is a request from your financial aid department, I would recommend that you contact them directly for guidance.  

I did find this on another page - a sample letter of support for an international student applying to a particular chiropractic college - it might help you.

Good luck figuring this out!

Today's Date

Admissions

Blah Blah Blah College

123 Main Street

Anywhere, USA 12345

Dear Dean of Enrollment Services:

I hearby certify that (Student Name) is applying for admission to the DC Program at Blah Blah Blah College, and plans to begin classes in (such and such semester of 2008). I will be responsible for all the expenses (Student Name) incurs for educational and living expenses during the entire period of study at your school.

(Student Name) is my (relation to Financial Sponsor). My address is (street, city, state/province, country, postal or zip code). My phone number is (Financial Sponsor's phone number).

Sincerely,

(Financial Sponsor's signature)

(Financial Sponsor's printed name)

Answer 2

I have never heard of this. You should use the contact information at FAFSA.gov and ask them.