<p>I have been approved for Forced Independence every year and right now I go to UCF which is in-state and very cheap. So my Fed Aid package is about 5k per semester which is plenty for tuition and living. But, I plan on transferring to te Art Institute of Atlanta next fall which is a lot more expensive. </p>
<p>What I wanted to know is, does FAFSA give the same amount every year, or is it dependent on the cost of the school?</p>
<p>Like, I got about 10k total my Freshman year and a little more my Sophmore year. Does that mean if I go to AIA I will still only get about 10k? Or does it go by the school amount if i'm independent?</p>
<p>If someone can help. I'd appreciate it. I've never went into FAFSA that deep before since my education was basically all paid for.</p>
<p>FAFSA doesn't "give" money. The amount of money is dispersed by the college using either federal funds or using their own institutional funds based in information provided through the FAFSA (and the Profile if required). I don't know anything about the Art Institute of Atlanta. But I'll stick my neck out and say that most arts schools just don't have the money to fully fund their students. You would need to check the Common Data Set at AIA and see what the average %age of aid is. Is some of the money you are receiving Florida scholarship money? If so, is that transferable to a different state? These are questions I cannot answer.</p>
<p>But...short answer...if the school guarantees to meet full need, then it likely also will require you to file the Profile. I sort of doubt that AIA guarantees to meet full need...but you should read their website thoroughly and see what it says. Does AIA require the Profile in addition to the FAFSA? I don't know. Check their website. Since you are independent, you will only use your information. Your new school may ask for additional verification of your independent status. You may need to provide that to them. </p>
<p>I think if it were me, I would speak to someone at AIA. Your situation is a unique one and they would be the best to respond to your questions. They would be most familiar with their funding, funding for transfer students, scholarships and other aid available, etc. </p>
<p>Just curious...why are you transferring?</p>
<p>fafsa doesn't "give money"</p>
<p>Art institute of atlanta is a "for profit" school , one of a chain run by the Education Management Corporation.
I don't know if any for profit school is very good about aid</p>
<p>finaid can help with info
FinAid</a> | Student Loans</p>
<p>you might want to find out more info
The</a> Art Institute of Atlanta (Savannah, Jackson: housing, rent, job) - Atlanta - Georgia (GA) - City-Data Forum</p>
<p>Ok. I know they dont 'give money' , but you know what I was referring to. I just got into inquiring about the school and I havent really gone in depth about the school yet which will occur next tuesday. I was just kind of curious. It's almost impossible for me to get a private loan is why i ask, because I have no credit and no cosigner.</p>
<p>And @ thumper...I'm transferring because I was really only in college because it was the 'right' thing to do and while here, I discovered what i really want to do and the major is not offered here or nor at many other schools. At least ones who accept Federal aid. Not your typical major, thus art institute.</p>
<p>EDIT:
And about the ranting of the school @ emerald...I here that about almost every non-university type school....I plan on going for audio engineering. And the 'best' school for that has high requirements and is very expensive: Berklee.</p>
<p>And I know someone who goes to AiA and he is in the program I want to be in and he says its great. I also know someone who went there (same major) and has a good job. Thanks for the info.</p>
<p>thats good I am glad you are doing research- not everyone does & they can be stuck with big loans.
Good luck-
( also you might talk to others in the business as well- since there are schools all over- is that where you want to be working?)</p>