<p>^I doubt Thumper is implying that. [EDIT–this comment was in reply to the poster’s comment above Thumper’s last comment].</p>
<p>It might be easier to answer you if you were specific about the federal aid you are talking about–almost all federal grant money is the Pell Grant, but you said you are not eligible for that. Most federal grant money only goes to very low income students.</p>
<p>As to your question overall–college FA offices are regularly monitored and audited by the Ed Dept. to account for the money the disperse.</p>