Itai Liptz Grant Blog

Most college grants don’t have to be paid back, but repayment can be required if you withdraw early, receive excess aid, fail a service obligation, or break the award’s conditions. Understanding college grant repayment rules before spending your aid can prevent a refund from turning into an unexpected bill. A grant is usually gift aid, not…

Yes, summer financial aid can cover eligible classes when you have remaining grant or loan eligibility, meet enrollment requirements, and stay eligible for federal student aid. Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) does not guarantee that every summer charge will be paid, since your award depends on the applicable award year, aid already used,… 

A financial aid appeal letter asks your college to reconsider its aid offer because the information used to calculate your award no longer reflects your family’s ability to pay. Your request is more likely to receive a useful review when you explain the financial change plainly, request a specific reconsideration, and attach documents that verify the… 

Meeting the grade point average (GPA), experience, or eligibility cutoff only gets your application reviewed. The selection committee criteria that separate strong applicants from the rest center on visible proof that you sustain effort, recover from setbacks, and continue improving. Committees read your application as a pattern rather than a collection of isolated achievements. Your…