<p>If I attend a college for the summer, would I qualify for any non-merit based federal aid? Could I qualify for anything like a pell-grant or something from the FAFSA? Thanks for any information... I'm getting a big head start on my research.</p>
<p>Need more details.</p>
<p>College during the summer while you are in high school - no - you must be in a degree seeking program to qualify for federal aid </p>
<p>College during the summer while you are in college - if you are in college and qualify or a pell grant you will probably use it up during the school year.</p>
<p>I'm in college and high school, but I'm just taking a few courses (no degree program) and I'm exempt from tuition during the school year at the community college. So I guess I don't qualify for any federal aid. I guess I should just look for a job and some local scholarships.</p>
<p>You definitely will not qualify for any need based aid in your situation. I am not sure if you will even be able to get private scholarships for that scenario, but it never hurts to try.</p>
<p>The math department one of the schools I'm looking is at least open to accepting an application summer tutoring with them. I have almost 2k saved up and I need just over 4k. So it looks like I'll be paying with sweat equity. :)</p>
<p>Sounds like a plan. You will go far with such a great attitude & willingness to work!</p>