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Financial Aid Application FAQs
Q. Do I need to complete my income tax return before I complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application?
A. While it is recommended that you complete your tax return prior to filling out your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, it is not essential. You can fill out the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application using estimated information from your W-2; however, take care in estimating your figures. Any large discrepancies between your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application and your tax return may have a large impact on any Financial Aid award you receive.
Q. When am I considered an independent student?
A. In order to be considered as an independent student for Financial Aid purposes, you must meet one of the following criteria:
Be 24 years of age or older;
Be married;
Be enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program;
Be currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces;
Be a veteran of U.S. Armed Forces;
Have children who receive more than half of their support from you;
Have dependents other than your children or spouse;
Be a dependent/ward of the court or be in foster care;
Be an emancipated minor;
Be in legal guardianship;
Be an unaccompanied youth/homeless determined by high school or district liaison;
Be an unaccompanied youth/homeless determined by the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing;
Be an unaccompanied youth/homeless or at risk of being homeless determined by the director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center.
Q. Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid every year?
A. Yes. You need to apply for Financial Aid every year. If your financial circumstances change, you may get more or less aid. After your first year you will receive an email reminder from the federal processor or CA Student Aid Commission. Note that your eligibility for Financial Aid may change significantly, especially if you have a different number of family members in college. Renewal of your Financial Aid also depends on your making Satisfactory Progress (SP) toward a degree, such as earning a minimum number of credits and achieving a minimum GPA. Please visit the website
to get the details of our SP policy.
Q. How do I know if I need to submit any additional documents to the Financial Aid Office once I have completed my FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application?
Once you have submitted your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, you should log in to your MyPortal account regularly and check your Financial Aid requirements. You can click on the Requirements Messages link to print the required forms or transfer to the required websites. After all your requirements have been received, allow 3-4 weeks for the review process to be completed. Be warned - during the peak period (May-October) it may take as long as 6-8 weeks to process your documents. Keep checking back to look for your Financial Aid award or other requirements posted during the review process.
Q. Will my enrollment status affect the amount of Pell Grant that I receive?
A. Yes. Your Pell Grant refund will get prorated based on the number of units in which you are enrolled for the quarter. For example, you will receive 100% of the Pell Grant if you are a FULL-TIME STUDENT (attempting 12 or more units); 75% of the Pell Grant if you are a THREE-QUARTER-TIME STUDENT (attempting 9 - 11.9 units); 50% of the Pell Grant if you are a HALF-TIME STUDENT (attempting 6 - 8.9 units); less than 50% of the Pell Grant if you are enrolled in less than 6 units.
Q. What does the red flag on MyPortal (Financial Aid tab) mean?
A. If you have a red flag on your Financial Aid tab, that is an alert that you need to submit paperwork or that submitted paperwork is either incomplete or not yet reviewed. Click on the Requirements Messages link to view the requirement status. After all your requirements have been received, allow 3-4 weeks for the review process to be completed. Be warned - during the peak period (May-October) it may take as long as 6-8 weeks to process your documents. Keep checking back to look for your Financial Aid award or other requirements posted during the review process.
Q. How long will it take for the red flag on my MyPortal (Financial Aid tab) to switch to green?
A. After all your requirements have been received, allow approximately 2 weeks for the review process to be completed. Be warned - during the peak period (June-October) it may take as long as 3-4 weeks to process your documents. Keep checking back to look for your Financial Aid award or other requirements posted during the review process.
Q. How do I know when my Financial Aid funds are scheduled to disburse?
A. Every quarter has scheduled disbursement dates, which are posted on
. However, if your file is still incomplete and your Financial Aid award has not been packaged by the scheduled disbursement date, it would disburse on one of the following Mondays of the quarter. Depending on which "refund option" you have chosen with Higher One bank, disbursed funds are available to students approximately one week after disbursement.
Q. Why do I have to complete a "
Petition for Over Average Timeframe
" if I have not yet completed 120 units?
A. You will need to complete a "Petition for Over Average Timeframe" if you have attempted 120 units or have received a degree from any college or universities, including outside of United States. Available from our homepage
Q. What are the most common reasons for a student to be on Financial Aid warning or disqualification?
A. If a student fails to meet the requirements for either the Completed units or Quarterly GPA OR Cumulative GPA that student may be placed on warning or disqualification. Please visit our website at
to get the details of our Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP).
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General Financial Aid FAQs
Q. Why should I apply for Financial Aid?
A. Financial Aid is made available to assist students and families in meeting the costs of a postsecondary education. If you believe you will need assistance in meeting those costs, you should apply for Financial Aid.
Q. I've been out of school a long time. I'm not ready to be a full-time student, but I still need help with college costs. Is there any aid for me?
A. You don't have to be a full-time student to receive Financial Aid. At California Community Colleges, there is no unit requirement for enrollment fee waivers through the Board of Governors Fee Waiver Program. To receive assistance from the other state and federal programs, you can take as few as six units and still qualify for Financial Aid as long as you are taking classes towards an AA/AS degree or a certificate.
Q. If I am not a U.S. Citizen, am I still eligible to apply for Financial Aid?
A. To be eligible for federal and/or state aid, a student must be a U.S. citizen, an eligible noncitizen or an AB540 student. For Financial Aid purpose, an eligible non-citizen is one of the following:
a U.S. permanent resident who has an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-551);
a conditional permanent resident (I-551C);
a non-citizen with an Arrival-Departure record (I-94) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services with one of the following designations - "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Parole," or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant."
Student who are residing in the United States with an F-1 or F-2 student visa or a G series visa are not eligible for federal or state Financial Aid. To review criteria for AB540 students, please visit http://www.foothill.edu/aid/fa_dream.php.
Q. I probably don't qualify for aid because of family finances. Should I submit a financial aid application anyway?
A. Yes. Even though you may not think you qualify for aid, you should at least complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. The application is free and the college uses it to assess your eligibility for some scholarships and non-need-based loans, including the unsubsidized and PLUS loans.
Q. How do I get Financial Aid?
A. To receive Financial Aid you must apply for it. The biggest mistake students make is to not apply because they don't think they'll qualify. To apply for federal, state and college Financial Aid programs, you need to complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, and for the Cal Grant program you must submit a GPA verification by March 2nd. Foothill College automatically submits the GPA of all students who have completed at least 24 units and have a valid Social Security Number in their Foothill student record. You may also be requested to submit additional documents such as tax return transcripts to complete your Financial Aid file so please respond immediately to all requests made by the Financial Aid Office. To check your Financial Aid status, go to your MyPortal.fhda.edu.
Q. If I don't qualify for need-based aid, what options are available?
A. If you are not eligible for need-based Financial Aid, many options are still available. One option is to look for merit-based scholarships, which consider academic or other talents. Additionally, you may consider borrowing through the unsubsidized loan program, or having your parents borrow through the PLUS program.
Q. My neighbor got more grants than I did. Why?
A. A student's eligibility for Financial Aid is based upon a number of factors, including the size of your family, how many members of the family are in college, how close your parents are to retirement, and, of course, family resources (income and assets). Even though your family's circumstances may appear to be very similar to your neighbor's, there may be substantial differences in the components used to calculate Financial Aid eligibility. One of the most common differences is meeting deadlines. Missing a deadline could substantially impact the amount of grant aid for which you may be eligible.
Q. I filled out the financial aid application. How do I find out the results?
A. You can fill out and submit your application through FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov or CA Dream Act Application on the web at www.caldreamact.org. Electronic filing is the fastest and easiest way to apply for financial aid. After submitting your application, you should receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the processor through the Internet. The SAR will list all of the information you put on your application. This information also is forwarded to the colleges you indicated to receive copies of the information. Once the colleges receive the information and verify it with any additional documents you submitted at their request, they will notify you of your aid eligibility or send you a letter requesting additional information.
Q. I completed the FAFSA over a month ago, but I haven't received anything back. What should I do?
A. First, you would need to contact the Financial Aid Office at Foothill College. If the office has not received your FAFSA information then you can call the federal processor at 1-800-433-3243. You will need to provide your Social Security Number and date of birth as verification.
Q. I completed a CA Dream Act Application over a month ago, but I haven't received anything back. What should I do?
A. First, you would need to contact the Financial Aid Office at Foothill College. If the office has not received your application information then you can call the processor at 1-888-224-7268. You will need to provide some information like date of birth for verification.
Q. What happens if I have academic or other problems and have to drop classes or drop out of college entirely?
A. If you have to drop a class it may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid for the current term or future terms. Review the information on your college's enrollment requirements and satisfactory academic progress standards and check with the Financial Aid Office to ensure you aren't jeopardizing your Financial Aid eligibility. If you have to drop out or withdraw from college, you may be expected to repay a portion of the Financial Aid that was disbursed for that term. If you withdraw, some of the funds paid to the college for your fees, tuition, or other charges may be refundable. If you received Financial Aid, refunds must first be returned to the Financial Aid programs according to federal regulations and other program guidelines. Check with the college about procedures for withdrawing or taking a leave of absence and be sure to consult with the Financial Aid Office about refunds, repayments of Financial Aid funds, and your future eligibility to enroll and receive Financial Aid funds.
Q. If I register for classes and take the Financial Aid but don't attend classes, what happens?
A. Your eligibility for Financial Aid is based on your enrollment and making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate. If you don't attend classes, you probably will not receive a passing grade. Failure to complete course work or document an effort to do so (e.g., participating in classes or completing assignments and exams) can result in the determination that you were not in fact enrolled and therefore not entitled to receive Financial Aid. All Financial Aid would need to be returned and you might be subject to charges for fees, tuition, and other amounts due the college. Besides facing these financial obligations, your academic records and ability to return to the college could be adversely impacted.
Q. I've thought about Financial Aid before, but I don't want to have a big debt hanging over my head when I leave college. Can I get Financial Aid now that I don't have to pay back later?
A. Most Financial Aid is money that doesn't have to be repaid. Grants, part-time employment and scholarships make up a large portion of annual aid received by students at most colleges or universities. If you apply early, chances are that a significant amount of your financial need can be met with aid that doesn't have to be repaid. On January 1st of every year, an updated FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application become available to students applying for an upcoming academic year.
Q. Lots of students need financial help. How can I be sure that I'll get any money?
A. It's true many students apply for Financial Aid. To make sure your application receives best consideration, apply early. For Cal Grants, you must apply by March 2nd. For other aid, you must complete a FAFSA early (preferably during the month of January) in order to be guaranteed the best possible funding and to make sure you have assistance at the start of college.
Q. I am not a high school graduate. Can I still get Financial Aid?
A. Students without high school diplomas who are 18 years old can qualify for Financial Aid if they have a GED, or other high school proficiency certificate. They can also demonstrate readiness for college by taking a standardized Ability To Benefit test.
Q. I am not a California resident, but I am a resident of another state. Can I still receive Financial Aid at a California Community College?
A. Yes. There are a wide variety of federal, institutional and scholarship programs for which you may qualify. You may also contact admissions office of the community college you plan to attend for more information about non-resident tuition fee.
Q. Do I need to be admitted before I can apply for Financial Aid?
A. No. You can apply for Financial Aid any time after January 1. To actually receive funds, however, you must be admitted and enrolled in classes first.
Q. What is EFC?
A. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a measure of your family's financial strength and is calculated according to a formula established by law. Your family's taxed and untaxed income, assets, and benefits (such as unemployment or Social Security) are all considered in the formula. Also considered are your family size and the number of family members who will attend college or career school during the year.
The information you report on your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application is used to calculate your EFC. Schools use the EFC to determine your federal student aid eligibility and Financial Aid award.
Q. Can my Financial Aid disbursement be paid directly towards my fees at the Admissions Office?
A. Yes. As soon as your Financial Aid funds are disbursed, they can be put towards paying the outstanding fees you have at the Admissions and Records Office. However, it is your responsibility to pay your fees on time in order to avoid being dropped from classes.
Q. It is July and I am registering for all Fall Quarter classes that begin at the end of September. I don't have money to pay for books. Can I get my Financial Aid funds early, before classes start, so that I can buy my books?
A. No, you cannot receive Financial Aid funds before your file is complete and awarded; before you register for classes or before the first scheduled disbursement of each quarter.
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BOG Fee Waiver Related FAQs
Q. What is a BOG Fee Waiver?
A. The Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver is funded by the State of California to fully waive the enrollment fees charged to eligible California residents and AB 540 students who are attending community college. To determine your eligibility for the BOG Fee Waiver, you need to complete either the FAFSA, if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; the CA Dream Act if you fall into the category of AB 540 students; or the BOG Fee Waiver application. To find more information or to apply for BOG, please visit our website at
Q. I've heard about waivers for the enrollment fee at California Community Colleges, but I'm not on public assistance. Even so, I won't be able to afford the per unit cost. What can I do?
A. You might qualify for an enrollment fee waiver if you meet certain income requirements based on family size. There is a simple, one page application for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver Program available online at any California Community College Financial Aid website or you may contact any California Community College Financial Aid Office for more information.
Q. If I qualified for a BOG Fee Waiver at De Anza College, how can I get it at Foothill College too?
A. If you qualified for the BOG Fee Waiver at one school, you can simply notify the other school's Financial Aid Office to get your BOG Fee Waiver there as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions about AB 131 (California Dream Act II)
Context: AB 131, the "California Dream Act II" was signed by the Governor on October 7, 2011.
Q. What will AB 131 do?
A. AB 131 allows all students who qualify for AB 540 nonresident tuition exemptions, including those who are undocumented, to apply for Cal Grant awards and for grants and scholarships awarded by California public colleges and universities. This new law took effect on January 1, 2013 with respect to UC institutional aid Fall term of the 2013-14 school year with respect to Cal Grants.
Q. How is it different from AB 130?
A. A. AB 130 allows these students to apply only for grants and scholarships funded from private sources. AB 131 will have a more meaningful impact on these students because it makes them eligible for Cal Grants and for college grants and scholarships from other fund sources, too. AB 130 took effect on January 1, 2012, while AB 131 took effect on January 1, 2013.
Q. Why do California colleges support AB 131?
A. California colleges believe that students who attended and graduated from high school in California, but are not legal residents, should have access to higher education. These students are highly motivated to succeed despite the obstacles they face. Through their hard work and perseverance, they have met the academic standards required to attend college. Their accomplishments should not be disregarded or their future jeopardized because of their immigration status. By allowing AB 540 students to apply for and receive financial aid from California colleges, these bills help place these students on a more equal footing with other needy students and would enhance their access to college.
Q. How many students will benefit under AB 131?
A. Colleges estimate that about 800 undergraduates who will qualify Cal Grant entitlement awards worth about $7 million. Among these students who are newly-eligible for Cal Grants, colleges estimates that about 300 are undocumented and 500 are documented. Colleges estimate that about 440 undocumented undergraduates will qualify for roughly $4.3 million in college grants and scholarships. These are rough estimates only, however, because colleges do not currently collect information about the income or other financial resources of undocumented students.
Q. Will expanding aid to undocumented students result in less aid for documented students?
A. Cal Grants received by undocumented students will not reduce the number or amount of Cal Grant awards available for other students. For California college grants and scholarships, the impact on other students will be negligible because undocumented students represent a tiny fraction of the student body. (Colleges estimate that fewer than one-half of one percent of its students are undocumented.)
Q. Where will funding for California college awards come from?
A. Colleges' financial aid programs are primarily funded from tuition revenue. Colleges set aside about 30 percent of undergraduate tuition revenue for financial aid. Undocumented students pay into this pool but have been prevented from receiving any assistance from it. Under AB 131, eligible undocumented students with financial need can apply for aid.
Q. How will undocumented students apply for Cal Grants and college financial aid?
A. California colleges will work with the California Student Aid Commission and other segments to develop the forms and processes used to determine whether eligible undocumented students qualify for Cal Grants and institutional aid.
Q. Does AB 131 affect all undocumented students?
A. No. AB 131 affects only students who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition under AB 540. To qualify, students must have attended a California high school for at least three years and graduated from a California high school. In addition, undocumented students must attest that they have filed an application to legalize their immigration status, or will file an application as soon as they are eligible to do so.
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FAQs Related to Parents
Q. What if I don't have my W-2s yet, and my parents' tax returns are not completed?
A. Although you can apply for financial aid any time after January 1 st. you should wait until you receive your W-2 forms. These provide a fairly accurate estimate of your earnings. Although you can use estimated information on your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, it is recommended that you file it using a completed tax return for better accuracy. If necessary, you may correct the information submitted on the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application when you receive your Student Aid Report, or provide your college with a copy of your tax return transcript (check with the Financial Aid Office to see if they need your tax return transcript). Also, if you use estimated information, your Financial Aid eligibility may be revised once you update your income information. Make sure you submit the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application before March 2 in order to meet the Cal Grant deadline.
Q. I don't meet any of the criteria for an independent student, but my parents don't support me. What can I do?
A. If you have an extremely adverse circumstance that prevents you from receiving assistance from your parents, you should contact the Financial Aid Office. However, you should note that your parents' unwillingness to provide their financial information or to pay their expected contribution is not accepted as an adverse circumstance.
Q. My parents don't support me. Do I still need to include their information on the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application?
A. If you don't meet one of the federal criteria to be an independent student, you will have to supply your parents' information on the Financial Aid application. If extenuating family circumstances prevent you from supplying your parents' information, contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss your situation.
Q. My parents are separated or divorced. Which parent is responsible for filling out the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application?
A. If your parents are separated or divorced, the custodial parent is responsible for filling out the FAFSA. The custodial parent is the parent with whom you lived the most during the past 12 months. Note that this is not necessarily the same as the parent who has legal custody. If you did not live with one parent more than the other, the parent who provided you with the most financial support should fill out the financial aid application. This is probably the parent who claimed you as a dependent on their tax return. If you have not received any support from either parent during the past 12 months, use the most recent calendar year for which you received some support from a parent or lived with either parent. Note, however, that any child support and/or alimony received from the non-custodial parent must be included on the financial aid application.
Q. My parents are divorced and I am currently living with my father. He remarried New Year's Day 2011. Do I have to report my stepmother's 2010 income?
A. Yes, even though your father and stepmother were not married in 2010. When he completes Step Four of the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, the term "parents" includes your stepmother.
Q. My custodial parent remarried and signed a prenuptial agreement that absolves the stepparent from financial responsibility for my education. Why does my stepparent have to provide financial information on the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application?
A. Prenuptial agreements are ignored by FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application. The federal government and CA Student Aid Commission consider the stepparent a source of support regardless of any prenuptial agreements to the contrary.
Q. If my parents live and work in another country, do I still need to report their information?
A. Yes, you still have to report your parents' personal and financial information until you meet the federal criteria for an independent student. Please remember to convert their income information into U.S. dollars. Unless your parents already have their social security numbers, please list zeros (000-00-0000).
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Scholarship Related FAQs
Q. When can I apply for scholarships?
A. Most of scholarships are posted on our website www.foothill.edu/aid under the "Scholarships" link. If you click on the "View Foothill Scholarship Offerings" link, you will enter into a section of scholarships that are generally advertised in mid-October and have a deadline of mid-February. To apply for one or more of scholarships from this section, you would need to complete a scholarship profile and an online scholarship application. Once application has been submitted and the scholarship deadline has passed, students will be able to track their scholarship status by logging into their profile.
If you click on "View Outside Scholarship Donors" link, you will enter into a scholarship section where Foothill College posts a vast variety of scholarships offered by different agencies. This application process is different from the one above. Students must follow guidelines of an individual scholarship and apply for each of them separately.
Third section of the Foothill College Scholarship Page is the "Additional Scholarship Recourses". This section provides more links and search engines where students may look for additional scholarship funds.
Q. I received a scholarship. Do I have to report it to the Financial Aid Office? How?
A. Yes, you do need to report it to the Financial Aid Office. You may contact the Financial Aid Office in writing that you have received a scholarship. Make sure that you include the name of the scholarship and the amount, your name and student ID number or Social Security Number on your correspondence.
Q. I will be receiving a scholarship from my high school. How will this scholarship be treated in my Financial Aid award?
A. Federal regulations require that all Financial Aid assistance you receive be taken into consideration when awarding aid. This means that outside scholarships must be used to meet your financial need. The college will use any outside scholarship you are awarded to replace an equal amount of loan or work-study funds you would have otherwise received before they reduce your grant aid.
Q. If I am awarded a scholarship, how will I get the money?
A. Scholarship funds are disbursed to students through Higher One bank. If you have never had a Higher One Money Card at the time your scholarship is posted on your MyPortal account, our system will generate one for you and it will be sent to your home address. If you are a U.S. citizen or an eligible-non-citizen with a social security number, you may activate your card and select whether you want your scholarship disbursement to go onto the card or to be transferred to your personal bank account. If you are a student with an AB540 status who received a social security number through a DACA process, please call 1-866-663-2228 and ask a Higher One Bank representative to change your shared secret (last for digits of social security number) to 0000. If you are a student who choose not to activate your Higher One Money Card, a printed check will be mailed to your Financial Aid address listed on you're My Portal by Higher One bank four weeks after the original disbursement date.
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Student Loans Related FAQs
Q. What do I do once I take out a student loan?
A. Before taking out your first loan, you must complete an entrance counseling online that explains your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. Once you take out a loan, it is important that you keep your college informed of any changes in your address or enrollment plans. Before you leave college (including withdrawing, transferring or graduating), you should complete an exit interview online which will cover your payment obligations and the number of options available to you as a borrower. If at any time you have questions regarding the repayment of your loans, contact your lender or the Financial Aid Office.
Q. I was offered a loan, but I'm not sure I should take it; how do I decide?
A. Because of the limited gift aid available, students are usually offered one or more educational loans. Although loans are helpful in meeting the cost of education, they must be repaid with interest. Therefore, carefully consider the amount you are borrowing. Remember, the amount you borrow this year will be added to other loans you have or will be taking out in the future. You may want to look at your budget and see if there are ways you can minimize your borrowing. Also, consider the differences in loans, such as the interest rate, when that rate is assessed, the amount you'll be borrowing and repayment options.
Q. Can my parents and I both apply for loans?
A. Yes. Loans are available for both parents and students. Parents may borrow for their undergraduate students through the PLUS loan program. However, the total amount borrowed (by both you and your parents), cannot exceed the cost of your education.
Q. Are my parents responsible for my educational loans?
A. No. However, parents are responsible for the Federal PLUS loans. Parents will only be responsible for your educational loans if you are under 18 and they co-sign your loan. In general you and you alone are responsible for repaying your educational loans.
Q. If I take a leave of absence, do I have to start repaying my loans?
A. Not immediately. The subsidized Stafford loan has a grace period of 6 months before the student must begin repaying the loan. When you drop below half-time enrollment you will not have to repay your loan until the grace period is used up. If you use up the grace period, however, when you graduate you will have to begin repaying your loan immediately. It is possible to request an extension to the grace period, but this must be done before the grace period is used up. If your grace period has run out in the middle of your leave of absence, you will have to start making payments on your student loans.
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IRS Data Retrieval & Tax Return Transcripts FAQs
Q. What is the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
A. When completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the student and, if the student is dependent, the student's parent(s) are required to provide details about their income. For most people, this includes data from their federal tax returns. To streamline the application process, students and parents may be eligible to transfer required federal tax data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to their FAFSA by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
Q. How do I access the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
A. When completing the online FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov, the IRS Data Retrieval Tool can be accessed in the "Financial Information" section of the application. It will only be available if the student or the student's parent(s) report they have already completed their federal tax return for the indicated year.
Q. Who can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
A. After electronically filing your federal taxes, the data should be available to access through the IRS Data Retrieval Tool within 2 to 3 weeks. It may take from 8 to 11 weeks for the data to be available if the tax return was mailed. There are certain tax filing statuses, however, that make students or parents ineligible to use the tool. These statuses include:
Student or parent filed as Married filing separately
Student or parent filed as Married Head of Household
Student or parent filed an amended tax return
Student or parent filed a Puerto Rican or foreign tax return.
Q. How do I use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
Enter 4-digit PIN number on the Student or Parent (whichever one is applicable) Financial Information section of the FAFSA and click Link to IRS.
Your FAFSA will be saved and you will be transferred to the official IRS website.
On the IRS website, enter the requested information.
Once the IRS has validated your or your parent's identification, your or your parent(s)' tax information will display. You will then have the option to "Transfer" the tax information directly to your FAFSA.
If you successfully use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, your or your parent(s)' tax information will auto-fill into the appropriate questions on your FAFSA and will be marked with "Transferred from the IRS". Please be aware that if you make any adjustments to the transferred data, you will invalidate the data retrieval process.
Q. How do I provide verification of my or my parent(s)' tax information if I/they are ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
A. If your FAFSA is selected for verification and you are ineligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, please look below for guidance on the various ineligible statuses.
Married Filing Separately: If a person filed taxes as "Married Filing Separately", they will need to submit IRS tax return transcripts for themselves and their spouse to the Financial Aid Office.
Married Head of Household: If a person filed taxes as "Married Head of Household", please contact the Financial Aid Office to find out what is needed.
Amended Tax Return: If a person filed an Amended Tax Return (Form 1040X), they will need to submit a signed copy of the original tax return or tax return transcript, and a signed copy of the amended tax return (Form 1040X) to the Financial Aid Office.
U.S. Territory or Commonwealth Tax Return: If a person filed a U.S. Territory or Commonwealth Tax Return, please contact the Financial Aid Office to find out what is needed.
Foreign Tax Return: If a person filed a foreign tax return, they will need to submit a signed copy of the foreign tax return with a conversion of information to U.S. dollars. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Q. How do I provide verification of my or my parent(s)' tax information if I/they choose not to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
A. If your FAFSA is selected for verification and you and/or your parent(s) choose not to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, you will need to submit IRS tax return transcripts to the Financial Aid Office.
Q. How do I obtain an IRS Tax Return Transcript?
A. To order an IRS Tax Return Transcript, go to www.IRS.gov and click on the "Order a Return or Account Transcript" link under the Tools heading, OR call 1-800-908-9946, OR complete Form 4506T-EZ or 4506-T (available at www.IRS.gov) and mail or fax it to the IRS. Make sure to request the "IRS Tax Return Transcript," not the "IRS Tax Account Transcript." Use the social security number and date of birth of the first person listed on the IRS income tax return, and the address on file with the IRS (normally this will be the address used on the IRS income tax return).
In most cases, for electronic filers, an IRS Tax Return Transcript may be requested from the IRS within 2 to 3 weeks after the IRS income tax return has been accepted by the IRS. Generally, for filers of paper IRS income tax returns, the IRS Tax Return Transcript may be requested within 8 to 11 weeks after the paper IRS income tax return has been received by the IRS.
Q. What do I do if I've attempted to obtain a tax return transcript but have been unsuccessful?
If the transcript request was made using a paper form (Form 4506T-EZ or 4506-T), you must submit the following three documents to the Financial Aid Office:
A signed copy of the filed tax return; AND
A signed copy of the IRS response informing the filer that the request was unsuccessful; AND
Form 4506-T or 4506T-EZ with third-party information provided.
If the transcript request was made online, you must submit the following three documents to the Financial Aid Office:
A signed copy of the filed tax return; AND
A signed copy of the screenshot from the official IRS website indicating the request was unsuccessful; AND
Form 4506-T or 4506T-EZ with third-party information provided.
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Work-Study Related FAQs
Q. Do I have to work if I am offered a Work-Study job as part of my Financial Aid package?
A. No, you can turn down the offer. The dollar amount offered is the maximum that you would be eligible to earn in a Federal Work-Study position for the academic year, if you decided to accept the offer and were hired in a Federal Work-Study job.
Q. What do I need to do in order to get Federal Work-Study?
A. You need to select "I'm interested in work-study" when you complete your FAFSA application. You also need to complete your Foothill financial aid documents. You will want to do this well in advance of the academic year because Federal Work-Study is awarded on a first-come, first served basis. We are often out of funds by June of the preceding academic year. Once you receive a Federal Work-Study offer for the academic year, you will need to follow the instructions that accompany that award. That includes meeting with Christine Johnson in Financial Aid to find a job and have your award accepted. Be sure to pay close attention to deadlines for accepting your award.
Q. Are Work-Study earnings taxable?
A. Yes. The wages you earn from Federal Work-Study are generally reported as wages on your Federal and California income tax return and become part of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). (Those wages are, however, exempt from FICA Social Security taxes.)
Q. Do I include money earned from Federal Work Study on my FAFSA for the following year?
A. Yes. You include the money earned from a Federal Work-Study job for the calendar year requested on the FAFSA under money "earned from working." To enable the FAFSA processors to exclude money earned from a Federal Work-Study job when calculating your income and award, you will also list your Federal Work-Study earnings on the FAFSA under Step Two: Student's Additional Financial Information.
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FHDA Money Card Related FAQs
Q. How do I receive my Financial Aid refund/disbursement?
A. Once you submit your supplemental paperwork requested by the Financial Aid Office and register for classes, an FHDA Money Card will be initiated. Within 1-2 weeks Higher One bank, will mail a lime green envelope along with the card to the Financial Aid address listed on the college system and your MyPortal record. Once you receive an envelope from Higher One, you would need to enter your 16-digit card number, activate your card and choose Refund Preference through www.fhdamoneycard.com. At the disbursement date, funds disbursed to you will go through Admissions and Records Office, pay any outstanding balance you may have and the remaining balance will be deposited into your Higher One card/personal bank account.
Q. Can I receive my Financial Aid funds through a check instead of a Higher One deposit?
A. If you do not activate your FHDA Money Card within 4 weeks after you receive it, Higher One will send you your Financial Aid funds through a check to the Financial Aid address that you listed on your MyPortal record.
Q. What should I do if I lose my FHDA Money Card?
A. You should either contact Higher One on-line bank or contact the Financial Aid Office immediately to request a replacement card. If you previously activated the original card, there is a $20 fee to replace the card. Your replacement card will be mailed to the financial aid address that is listed on your MyPortal record.
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Dependency Override FAQs
Q. My parents have told me that they don't want to provide their information on my FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application; can I be considered an independent student?
A. The federal government and CA Student Aid Commission create the regulations for FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application dependent and independent status. Unfortunately, your parents would need to provide their information on the application unless you can answer "yes" to one of the Dependency Status questions in Section 2 of the financial aid application. Check with the financial aid office to see if you can complete the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver as an independent student.
Q. Can I get a dependency override because my parents won't help me pay for college; they say I have to pay for everything myself?
A. Unfortunately, students whose parents refuse support are not eligible for a dependency override; however the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 granted that such students may receive Unsubsidized Direct Loans only. Please contact the financial aid office to see what documentation you will need.
Q. I don't get along with my parents and we refuse to speak with each other; can I do a dependency appeal?
A. . The federal government does not allow colleges to do a dependency override in this situation. You would need to provide documentation of extraordinary circumstances such as refugees, political asylums, incarcerated parents, physically abusive relationships, etc.
Q. I want to petition for a dependency override but don't see the petition form on your website. Where do I get the form?
A. You will first have to come by or contact our office and speak to one of our Financial Aid professionals. Once he/she has determined that you are a potential candidate for a dependency override, you will be given a "Request for Dependency Review" form to complete.
Q. What documentation will I need to submit to petition for a dependency override?
A. In order for the Financial Aid Office to consider your request to review your dependency status, you will need to submit the following information/documentation to explain your family circumstances:
A signed and dated personal statement that is written/typed on the "Request for Dependency Review" form. (*NOTE: This form is only available at the Financial Aid Office.) This statement should detail your current relationship with your parents, including whether or not your parents claimed you on their prior year's federal tax return(s), your last contact with your parents, and whether or not you have asked your parents to assist you in applying for financial aid.
Copies of any court records, police reports, death certificates, etc... that would support your petition for a dependency override.
Two written letters from third parties, such as clergy, teachers, counselors, and/or social workers, who know of your family circumstances. Other students and/or friends may or may not be appropriate as independent third parties.
Q. If my dependency override petition is approved, will it carry over to subsequent academic years at Foothill?
A. No. Because a student's family circumstances, as well as federal and state regulations can change from one year to the next, it is required that you submit a new "Request for Dependency Review" each academic year.
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Special Circumstances FAQs
Q. What types of circumstances do not qualify as "Special Circumstances" with regards to Financial Aid?
A. Examples of circumstances that do not qualify as "Special Circumstances" include but are not limited to the following:
Student or parent(s) who does not wish to borrow to cover educational expenses
Parent(s) refusal to contribute to educational expenses
Matching a financial aid offer from another college
Parent(s) payment of student loans for older sibling
Expenses such as credit card debt, wedding expenses, sports, enrichment activities, etc.
Having a high mortgage/rent /car payment
If you're not sure whether or not your circumstances qualify as "Special Circumstances", please make an appointment to meet with your Financial Aid reviewer.
Q. My financial aid application information shows I was working full-time last year, but now I'm just working part-time so I can be a full-time student. What can I do?
A. You should stop by the Financial Aid Office to request a "Special Circumstances" appeal. We will need extra paperwork, including tax transcripts and documentation of the reduction in pay such as paycheck stubs showing total earnings for the year to date. Special Circumstances Appeals can be submitted after the end of August.
Q. My parent(s) have been laid off; can I change my financial aid application to show they aren't working now?
A. You need to report your parents' information as requested on the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application but should then stop by the Financial Aid Office to request a "Special Circumstances" appeal. Only the Financial Aid Office can change the information on the financial aid application.
Q. I changed jobs and make much less than I reported on my financial aid application; what can I do?
A. Contact the Financial Aid Office to see if you are eligible to do a "Special Circumstances" appeal, which would allow our office to override your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application information.
Q. If I already have a zero expected family contribution (EFC), is it worthwhile for me to do a Special Circumstances petition?
A. No. If you already have a zero EFC then you will receive the maximum amount of financial aid possible and there is no reason for you to do a Special Circumstances petition.
Q. If my Special Circumstances petition is approved, will I get an increase in my financial aid award for the whole academic year or just the remaining quarters?
A. Your financial aid award for the whole academic year will be increased and, if applicable, you will be paid retroactively for the increased amounts from previous quarters.
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Veterans Benefits FAQs
Q. Do I have to Report My Veterans Education Benefits on the FAFSA?
A. No. You are not required to report veteran's education benefits on the FAFSA. However, you do need to report your previous year's income, including non-educational veteran benefits.
Q. What Happens to My Financial Aid if I am Called to Active Duty?
A. You will not lose Financial Aid eligibility if you take a leave of absence from school. Future aid will not be disbursed; therefore, you will not be responsible for paying back any funds. Please notify our office when you return so that we can prepare an award package that reflects your current status. However, in order to receive Financial Aid in following years, students must apply every year. Therefore, if you come back to college the following year as apposed to the current year, you would need to re-apply for Financial Aid by completing a FAFSA.
Your loans will automatically enter repayment because you will be enrolled less than half-time. To prevent this, complete a Military Deferment Request Form on the
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A. Visit the
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Verified Purchase
i think I like it more than my MAC 217. there. i said it.
Bdellium Tools: Brocha 776 de ojos, Serie Maestro
Posted by roxbis on Oct 10, 2014 | Verified Purchase
Es una brocha que esta muy bien para difuminar las sombras. Tiene la forma perfecta y es un poquito mas larga y estrecha que su homónima de Sigma o MAC. Es muy suave, se lava muy bien y rápido, quedando su pelo blanquito enseguida. Mi primera brocha de esta marca y muy contenta! Si te ha sido útil mi comentario, dale al botón! Gracias
Posted by greece2 on Mar 22, 2014 | Verified Purchase
i think I like it more than my MAC 217. there. i said it.
dupe du 217
Posted by missblackline on Dec 02, 2012 | Verified Purchase
très bon dupe du 217 ! pour le prix il ne faut pas s'en priver (et retrouver le même mais un peu moins cher dans la collection StudioLine mannche jaune)
dupe for mac 217
Posted by Reviewer1824368 on Jan 25, 2013 | Verified Purchase
I love this brush! Such high quality and great price. This brush can be used multiple ways, from addition your overall wash of color to creating a nice crease, and then even blending. I love it a lot! I own two of them and plan to get another one so I could switch between colors and uses.
Posted by 5723033866037777505 on Dec 04, 2014 | Verified Purchase
buen pincel. difumina muy bine. es el segundo q compro para tener un extra.
not great
Posted by 5587155839687067722 on May 12, 2014 | Verified Purchase
I didn't really like this brush. It's pretty scratchy, up to the point that I stop in the middle and switch brushes. Was very disappointed because I read great reviews. I just purchased a mac 217 and it's much softer and denser.. also more expensive.
Nice brush
Posted by reinona on Feb 27, 2014 | Verified Purchase
Pros: - it's soft; - blends well in the crease; - you can do a whole eye look only with this brush; - well made. Cons: - can be too big for smaller eyes (especially when blending colors on the lid, not crease) - it says on the package that it's made from natural fibers, so not cruelty free. The 217 is flatter compared to this one.
Did not keep its shape after washing
Posted by 5281794341075809487 on Mar 11, 2013 | Verified Purchase
I washed it before using it and it kind of splayed. I want to see if it can keep its shape by using a brush guard. So far it can blend eyeshadow nicely but have yet to compare to other brands.
The worts brush I've tried from this brand
Posted by Reviewer3186500 on May 12, 2016 | Verified Purchase
I have the 776 BDellium tools in green, and it's amazing. However, I wanted to try a superior serie, Maestro, and it was a very bad idea. This brush itches like sandpaper. I don't like at all.
disappointing :(
Posted by 5405412622387613245 on Jan 29, 2016 | Verified Purchase
After reading the reviews and owning the Bdellium Tools Studio Line 776, i thought this one would be better! Wrong :( its scratchy and uneven. Defiantly not soft. Tried using it for concealer and couldn't stand the rough bristles. Save your money and buy the studio line instead.

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Go wild over health!
UTSA hosts 'Go Wild Over Health' fair April 10
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(April 6, 2007)--UTSA Student Health Services will host a health fair with the theme, "Go Wild Over Health," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 10 on the main floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building at the UTSA 1604 Campus. The event is free and open to the UTSA community.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The fun, educational event with a jungle theme will feature information on UTSA and San Antonio health organizations and services. Health professionals will distribute brochures and other free items, and there will be drawings for prizes.
The fair will include glucose and cholesterol screenings (12-hour fasting preferred), blood pressure screenings, spinal screenings, vision tests, skin care tips and massages.
Information will be available on topics such as alcoholism, drug addiction, diabetes, credit counseling, banking, heart health, cancer, social diversity, breast health, oral hygiene, prevention methods, STDs, safer sex and smoking cessation.
For more information, contact Kathy Ceresoli at (210) 458-4142.


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Create inspiration boards, share ideas with your friends and wedding vendors, get feedback from brides like you, and lots more!
Project & Photos By: Victoria HudginsLooking for a less traditional cake topper for your wedding? These vintage fabric stars will bring a dose of bright charm to your cake or dessert bar. Materials: To make them, you'll need basic star frame(s), mod podge, fabric, and scissors. Small cardboard star frames are available at your local craft store, while larger metal frames can be readily found at thrift stores or at many big box stores. Materials (cont.): Find a fabric that coordinates with your wedding day. Search Etsy for a wide variety of pretty vintage florals or check your local fabric store for vintage replica fabrics. Step One: Cut your fabric to the approximate size of your star and dredge it in a bowl of Modge Podge until completely wet. Place the fabric on top of your mold and use your fingers to gently shape it into form. Let dry overnight. Step Two: Once dry, cut the fabric closer to the frame shape and turn over. Secure any extra fabric in the back with glue. Step Three: Use wood glue to attach a stick to the backside of a large star frame. Many smaller frames come sold with small wooden sticks already attached. Display Tip: Place one large star in your cake for a bold bright touch or scatter smaller stars atop cakes, cupcakes and desserts.
Red, White, & Blue Real Wedding
Christina and Timothy pulled off a patriotic, 4th of July-themed wedding of total rustic elegance. See the photos from their day!
Photo By: Jen Lynne PhotographyPurple DIY Picnic Pack a picnic with all sorts of personalized touches... guests will swoon over the details! Red & White Party Ideas From red velvet cupcakes to ribbons to florals, here are a handful of creative ways to incorporate red into your party Photo By: Mary Swenson Farmer's Market Bouquets Create a deceptively sophisticated bouquet for your big day with seasonal stems from your local farmer's market. See more inspiration. Photo By: Chelsea Fuss Cool Raspberry & Yogurt Mousse Cakes These are a dream on a summer day... Catch this recipe (with a bonus raspberry n' cream macaron tutorial) right here. Photo By: Aran Goyoaga
Project and Photos by Brittni Mehlhoff Create inexpensive escort cards that are completely unique with this DIY idea that guests are sure to love. Why? It comes with a sweet treat, of course. These numbered cupcake toppers will satisfy any guests sweet tooth and cleverly direct them to their reception table. Materials: Decorative Paper Scissors Craft Glue Pen Pencil Fresh Flowers, such as Aster or Gerber Daisies How To: 1. Draw or trace numbers onto decorative scraps of paper. 2. Cut out each number carefully with scissors. 3. Hand letter guests names, with a pen, onto each number. These numbers will represent what table your guests will be placed at for the reception. 4. Glue small flowers to each number and let dry. Hang the finished escort cards from a bulletin board or rest each one on top of a cupcake for your guests to enjoy. Optional: If the paper you're using is thin and/or flimsy, attach a small bamboo skewer or lollipop stick to the number before sticking it into the cupcake.
Photos By: Chelsea FussYou'll need: 1. 3 cake pans (sizes: 11", 8", 4.5") 2. A cake stand (aprox "12 round) 3. A pound cake recipe 4. Buttercream frosting (4 cups) 5. 1 frosting knife 6. Flowers + herbs (make sure they are organic and edible!) Bake your cakes the night before and let them cool overnight. Put together with toothpicks holding the layers. Once you have placed your toothpicks, stack your cakes carefully! Almost there... Voila! Measure layers to make sure that all the cakes are centered from all sides. Frost with frosting knife -- get the knife wet to make it extra smooth. Clean off edges of the cake stand. Keep refrigerated until right before serving. Your cake is ready to decorate now! Have fun adding edible herbs and flowers. Herbs will hold up for a long time, but add the flowers last minute so add them that morning, securing them with frosting. Using a pound cake recipe is your best bet because they do not crumble. Buttercream frosting can melt easily, keep your cake as cool as possible before serving! Your gorgeous cake is ready! The best part ... tasting the sweet creation.
Photos By: Chelsea Fuss
Inspired by the sweet strawberry cakes that Swedes make during their Midsummer holiday each year, we came up with this festive wedding cake! It's perfect for an outdoor, rustic wedding. You can make the cake yourself, or simply embellish a store bought cake using our styling inspiration. It's easy and such a unique idea!
First you'll need a white dome cake. We used a citrus flavor dome cake filled with whip cream, from a small family bakery, and it was delicious. We just took off the doily and cardboard it came on and slid it onto a rustic wooden board. You could also make your own. Here are instructions on how to make a dome cake.
You will need around two pints of strawberries per cake.
Cut the stems off and slice the strawberries in half.
Lay the strawberries flat side down, all over the cake.
Keep the cake in the fridge until just before the reception.
Photos By: Chelsea FussYou will need a chocolate cake recipe, along with an equally delicious recipe for chocolate ganache which we found here. Ingredients for this yummy cake typically include unsweetened cocoa, buttermilk, flour, sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda. For the ganache topping, make sure you have plenty of whipping creme and semisweet chocolate chips. Always mix your ingredients together well and let sit for a bit!
Bundt cake pans. Each of these will serve approx. 5 guests. We like these.
Tip: Make the cakes ahead of time and freeze them.
Photos By: Katherine Chong
Are you a good baker? Then cut out the catering cost at your event and create your very own dessert table! With some jarred lemon curd, a quick swiss meringue and a torch, you can create lemon meringue tartlets in no time. Top them with some fresh blueberries and you have a dainty treat with a beautiful and natural color palette.
You can find pre-made pie or tart shells at just about any grocery store to save many steps. If you feel a bit uneasy about making meringue, use a packaged vanilla pudding mix to fill the shells, and top your tarts with some fresh fruit tossed in a simple syrup or apricot glaze.
Besides mini-pies, here's another idea: Fill your own tall and slender shot glasses with store-bought crushed chocolate graham crackers, vanilla pudding made from mix, freshly cut bananas, and some whipped cream. Drizzle some caramel sauce on top and sprinkle on a few dark chocolate shavings for an ultra chic version of banana cream pie.
For a more personal touch, roll out some sugar cookies topped with a monogram motif in pre-made royal icing tinted with drops of food coloring to match your wedding colors.Get creative with lovely tulips or any other simple arrangement to accent your table. Use fruit in season -- summertime tarts will make everyone really happy! People tend to eat with their eyes, so elevate a plain brownie square with a little floret of espresso pastry cream, sprinkled with chopped almonds for a decadent take on mocha almond fudge. Even if your wedding is on a budget, your guests will be impressed with these professional-looking (and tasty!) DIY dessert creations
Project and Photos By: Victoria HudginsGive your guests a treat and help them find a seat with this sweet and sparkly escort idea! Thoughtful personalization, even as simple as this, is always a great way to make all your guests feel cherished and included. Step One: Pick out a few shades of baking glitter (available in the cake section of craft stores). Step Two: Place a simple alphabet letter template firmly on top of a macaron, then dust the baking glitter on. Step Three: Pull up slowly and use a Q-tip to gently dust off excess. Step Four: Place a simple seating card beneath the macarons for directional cues. You can make the macaroons up to one week prior to the wedding. Lay flat and cover tightly to save. Set out immediately before the reception.


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Zombies, these dead delinquents, want to go around changing things, upsetting
this delicate balance between the worlds of the living and the dead. These amoral,
self-righteous zealots just clutter up the streets, terrorizing the local law
enforcement and chomping on as much cerebral cortex as they can get their eager
hands on.
zombies claim to be underrepresented in the media, they are no strangers to
the spotlight. Zombies have graced nearly every system under the sun, but never
have they looked this good. In Resident Evil for the GameCube, it is
quite obvious that they are shuffling their best feet forward with their endeavor
to spread the miscreant zombie cause around the globe.
As in the 1996 Resident Evil for the
Playstation, the game opens in a mansion just outside of Raccoon City, where
a team of S.T.A.R.S. (Special Tactics And Rescue Squad) members have come to
investigate the downed helicopter of their unfortunate colleagues. You play
as either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, as you happen upon the weird goings-on
at the mansion while trying to escape back to civilization. You will have more
than creatures barring your escape as you puzzle your way around the grounds,
seeking a variety of keys and other means of unlocking doors.
It is a testament to the astonishing fundraising powers of zombies and their
cohorts that this game looks as good as it does. The textures are wonderfully
detailed, bump-mapping has been used to superb effect, and the lighting effects
in this game are nothing short of perfect. Even the outdoor effects are phenomenal.
The settings are genuinely spooky and the atmosphere is built upon nicely by
the combination of dark, eerie graphics with appropriate ambient sound and suspenseful,
cinematic music effects. The original game looked great when it came out on
the PSX, but compared to this GC version, it looks like Pong.
As this is essentially a remake of the original RE, veterans of the
original will not be disappointed. The game manages to be both true to its progenitor
as well as fresh, new and a constant surprise. You will run across items and
puzzles which seem familiar but have been almost completely changed.
The mansion (as recognizable as a former abode to anyone who played the first game) is back and it looks amazing. Not only has it received a face-lift, it has grown to immense size. Hallways snake off to form rooms which weren't in the original game and the outdoor areas are huge, beautifully rendered, and genuinely scary.
The characters look great - the rich visual effects incorporate the characters
as well as the scenery, making the characters look as good as the backgrounds,
which they often did not in the previous RE titles.
Movement is basically your standard RE control. As in the original,
you cannot walk while holding your weapon upright. This means you will often
have to decide whether you are going to run from something or stand your ground.
Unlike the original, however, you control your character as they walk up and
down the stairs; no longer do they cut to the cinema of your character's feet
ascending or descending.
And unlike the original, the zombies walk up and down the stairs, too.
They also open doors and burst through windows when they get sick of standing
around and waiting for the action to come to them. Some of them have some pep
in their step, so don't be fooled by zombies who describe their stride as a
At the start of the game, players are confronted with an option to play the
game on Easy or Hard. Unfortunately, there is no Normal. Easy is almost too
easy; you will encounter a reduced number of opponents, find health items and
ammunition stashed all over the place, and notice that enemies succumb fairly
quickly. Why they felt the need to give you more ammo and more health and then
have fewer creatures who do less damage and die quicker is a mystery to rival
the construction of the pyramids.
mode is another matter entirely. You will never seem to have any ammunition
in your weapons and the game is populated with throngs of zombies and other
malcontents who at times (1) seem to be nigh-invulnerable and (2) are convinced
that the secret to immortality (or at least something really, really tasty)
rests at the top of your spinal column.
Luckily, neither Jill nor Chris are mealy-mouthed when it comes to expressing
themselves on the subject of zombie rights, and they can find a few objects
along the way that seem to work wonders in convincing the dead to become inert.
The shotgun has always been very persuasive in that regard, and the colt can
also present a decent argument. When all else fails, you always have the Run
button and even a nifty little button which spins your character 180 degrees
when all rational arguments don't seem to be working.
True to the original, your character is given a number of inventory slots
for items and weapons. Unfortunately, in the RE world, a key takes up
as much space in your inventory as a shotgun. Of course, they provide chests
in which you can save items that you can't carry, and this ensures quite a bit
of running back and forth to accomplish a simple puzzle series. They compensate
for this by throwing in renegade zombies to repopulate areas which you had previously
cleared, just to keep things interesting.
The zombies have clearly improved their networking tactics, as they have formed
a united front with other life-impaired creatures as well as some really creepy,
nasty, vicious things that are just as relentless as their zombie brethren when
it comes to oppressing the living. You'll fight all manner of gross beastie
as well as more zombies than you can shake a rotten stick at.
I cannot stress enough how diligent we must be to counter this undead menace
whose sole intent is to eat our brains and other perishables. This is contrary
to the laws of nature and disrespectful to the memories of the decent individuals
who accepted the laws of nature and quit moving around when they died. The living
must never shirk our God-given duty to ease the dead to rest, even when they
don't want to go.
Thankfully, Resident Evil for the Gamecube offers hours of enjoyment
in pursuit of this regard, and anyone with even a vague taste for rotten meat
should look into it immediately.


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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Glenn W. Cleveland
Have you ever looked at a machine and just wanted to cry? Then when the poor things owners opened their mouths you want to shoot them?
I went to the outdoor "fair" today to help my wife break down and load up. She had told me of a lady who was sewing her crafts with a treadle machine so being curious I just had to go look.
The machine was a 20s vintage Singer Mdl 15 in a sawed off treadle base. Some one had literally used a saw to cut the ends of the top off where the drawers were attached. That wasn't too bad because it made for a really compact treadle set up, and it only cost her $10.00.
What made me want to cry was the machine. ALL the decals were silvered. The machine sewed OK, very quiet, but oh did it look like crap. OK, It's like nearly 90 years old so beings I'm more interested in how it's sewing I didn't say anything. But then the ladies DH had to open his mouth and spilled the beans.
He had used 409 to scrub the machine with because it was dirty and needed cleaning. He seemed almost proud that he'd ruined the finish on the machine. Bragging that the decals were nice when he stared, but that 409 and decals don't agree with each other.
I bit my tongue and didn't say anything until he bragged how they had two other machines that he used two whole bottles of 409 just to get them to move because they were all gunked up. I told them to just use oil and cotton balls, but they wouldn't hear me.
I looked at the lady as she was sewing and she never shut her mouth. Mouth open and ears closed. She mentioned she had trouble with the tension. She didn't have it threaded right so I tried to help. She never shut up. Never heard a word I said. Then she told me she always leaves it threaded because she can't remember how to do it. DUH ..... Where's her sign?
I finally excused myself and went back to helping my wife to load up.
I hate people like them, so damn stupid they brag about it. That was several hours ago and it still bugs me.
Someday I'll learn to ignore peoples idiosyncrasies. Until then, where's my bottle of Excedrin?
Vintage Giggles aka What are they smoking???? you will find that they have a lot of gall when it comes to selling their machines... sorta start with the last post and work your way forward...
NEVER let a sewing machine know you are in a hurry.
good mothers let you lick the beaters - great mothers turn it off first
That old saying is right..............'You can't fix stupid'.
Question - I found a Household treadle for sale...can anyone point me towards more information on it? Like how I might find out how old it is? It's NOT a fiddlebase but there doesn't seem to be a lot of info online. I see they were made by Provinence Tool Company. They are asking $125 which is kind of pricey for my budget...plus it's a drive.
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Guillermo del Toro swears off video games, and who can blame him
Celebrated filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is 100% done with making video games.
Insane headlines
What really happened to THQ's unfinished games?
The true stories behind Dark Millennium Online, Red Faction: Armageddon, 1666: Amsterdam, South Park and other mysteries from the closing days of THQ, courtesy of former core games boss Danny Bilson.
THQ: where are they now?
South Park: The Stick of Truth arrives in Europe today – many months later than anticipated by THQ. What's happened to the shuttered publisher's other lost gems?
InSANE: del Toro in talks with "very, very big company"
InSANE, filmaker Guillermo del Toro's trilogy of horror games, has attracted interest from a major player.
inSANE back in development at new studio - report
inSANE, the action-horror title from Guillermo del Toro, is back in development at a new studio according to a Bloody Disgusting report. Formerly in the works with Volition, THQ cancelled the game in August. According to del Toro, the first studio he shopped the game to gave it the greenlight. The studio in question has […]
InSANE trilogy still on the cards, del Toro keen on Valve
Guillermo del Toro is still keen to create his three-game inSANE series, and has nominated Valve as his dream partner for the project.
Catch up now - Brenna and Pat quick-chat this morning's headlines
Let's try this again. You're turning on the internet and you just want to know what you missed overnight very quickly. This, hopefully, is the solution. Listen to Brenna and Pat talk for a few minutes about what happened while you were asleep.
Guillermo del Toro InSANE trilogy shelved: THQ Q1
Guillermo del Toro's InSANE trilogy has been shelved, it's been announced as part of a generally positive first quarter THQ report.
Rumour - Volition working on at least one unannounced title
Saints Row developer Volition has gone under the microscope today, and appears to be working on a new Saints Row, the inSane trilogy, a downloadable title, next-generation hardware – and to have once made a push for a Daredevil game.
Del Toro: Game design like playing chess 20 moves ahead
Noted director and inSANE creator Guillermo del Toro has described gaming as a strategic dance with the "asshole" gamer.
Del Toro: InSANE is "really, really nasty"
Guillermo del Toro is gleefully excited by the prospect of mentally scarring you with his first game project, inSANE.
InSANE to be a Lovecraftian sandbox
The Hobbit, Hellboy and Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro has spilled a few details on his upcoming, THQ-published horror trilogy, inSANE.
Bilson hints at new inSane stuff for VGAs
Danny Bilson, THQ core games boss, has just hinted that at new inSane stuff for the Video Game Awards at the end of the year. He made the remark in an interview with GameTrailers' Geoff Keighley, leading into MS's E3 press conference. inSane, a horror collaboration between Volition and director Guilliemero Del Toro, was announced […]
THQ: inSane trilogy will only happen if the first entry in the series works
THQ is planning on Guillermo del Toro's inSane being trilogy, but is being realistic when it says it will only happen if the first entry in the series works.
Del Toro is "completely engaged" with the game he's working on, says THQ's Bilson
THQ's core games boss Danny Bilson has said the "fiction flow" for director Guillermo Del Toro's first videogame is already finished.
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THQ has confirmed a fall 2011 release for Saints Row 3 in its Q3 figures call, as well as pegging Darksiders 2, Vigil's 40K MMO Dark Millennium Online and Devil's Third for FY2013.
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Teaching English Language Learners
Research shows that students who cannot read or write in English have a greater likelihood of dropping out of school, and they often face a life time of diminished opportunity.22
Under No Child Left Behind, the academic progress of every child, including those learning English, will be assessed in reading, math and eventually science. English language learners will be assessed annually to measure how well they are learning English, so parents and teachers will know how well they are progressing, and states and schools will be held accountable for results.
|For more information on teaching English language learners, visit the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition Web site at www.ncela.gwu.edu.
No Child Left Behind Gives Schools the Freedom to Find the Best Methods of Instruction and Assessment
No Child Left Behind does not dictate a particular method of instruction for learning English and other academic content. Districts and schools have the prerogative to choose the methods of instruction that best meets the needs of students, including methods of instructing in another language or in English.
States must establish English language proficiency standards and assessments.
Schools must provide high-quality instruction to English language learners in reading, math and other academic subjects.
States and districts must ensure that there are highly qualified teachers in all classrooms, including classrooms with English language learners.
Children who are acquiring English are also learning academic content in areas such as reading, math and science. They will be tested in these areas to evaluate progress. States must provide these assessments to new English language learners in their native language to the extent that is feasible, or with language accommodations (such as having the directions on a math test read to them). These decisions are left up to the states, as they work with districts and schools and consider their programs for English language learners.
For more information on assessments for English language learners, visit www.ed.gov/nclb/accountability/schools/factsheet-english.html.


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Since its establishment in 1988, the Center for Research in Electronic Commerce (CREC) has served as an incubator for breakthrough research blending business and computer science. Today it is recognized as the leading research institution in Information Systems research. Needless to say, dramatic technological change since the 1980's is transforming the world of business by creating new challenges and opportunities. The research staff at CREC is uniquely equipped to address these issues on behalf of the business community.
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Convocation Center, UTSA Main Campus
Building inspections will not disrupt campus
By Victoria O'Connor
Communications and Customer Relations Representative, Facilities Business Operations
(April 7, 2009)--A group of eight to 10 facilities staff members and engineering consultants will begin a two-week inspection tour beginning April 13 at the UTSA Main Campus.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The inspections will assess the condition of building roofs, interiors, plumbing, and mechanical and electrical systems of the Engineering Building, Multidisciplinary Studies Building, Convocation Center and Small Animal Lab.
Daily operations including classroom activities will not be interrupted for the assessments, which will be conducted 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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It took a film as superb as Asghar Farhadi's A Separation to beat this sublime French-Canadian drama to the Oscar for best foreign film, but it must have been a close-run thing. It's hard to think of any other recent movie that has had the same alertness to the humanity of its characters and such exquisitely calibrated and generous performances.
In its opening scene, 11-year-old Simon (Neron), carrying out his milk monitor duties at school in snowy Montreal, is confronted by his teacher, hanging lifeless in the empty classroom. The film that follows explores the impact of that event on the school community and in particular, the way in which adults project their anxieties on to children.
The catalyst for that exploration is the title character, an Algerian immigrant who turns up offering to fill in while the principal appoints a replacement. He has a back-story of his own, we will learn, one that makes him something of an expert in matters of grief and loss. He has something to learn of the culture of the class and of his new country - the French is different and you don't clout the kids - but they have much to learn from him too.
And there is something close to magic about the way the script, originally a stage play, uses the fables of La Fontaine as both a teaching tool and a narrative device.
Fellag, a Paris-based writer and theatre actor, delivers one of the most achingly authentic and accessible screen characters in recent memory, equal parts sadness and tenderness, and the director also elicits riveting performances from the kids - notably Nelisse as Simon's best friend. The scene in which Simon tearfully reveals a painful secret is something to behold. This is a very special film.
Stars: 4.5/5
Cast: Mohammed Fellag, Emilien Neron, Sophie Nelisse, Danielle Proulx, Brigitte Poupart
Director: Philippe Falardeau
Running time: 94 mins
Rating: M (adult themes) In French with English subtitles
Verdict: Something special
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I'm embarrassed to say I missed a great opportunity. While selling honey at the farmer's market, a customer says, "So I hear the bees are dying and in short supply. What can the average consumer do to help the bees?"
I stammered and rattled on about living more "green," using less pesticides, asking what's in the food we buy and the water we drink and moving toward products that use the least amounts of chemicals, and buying products that don't threaten bees by polluting our environment.
He was satisfied, but I felt my response was lame. How would some of you answer that question? And is there anything the average consumer can do to directly help the bees? The more I think about it, the less I think I know.
Somewhat jokingly, people tell me they want to help the bees by buying a jar of my locally-produced honey. I find such magnaminity only really helps me.
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April 2, 2012
Steamboat Springs junior Christian Ramirez scoops up a ball in the first half of Monday's 13-1 win against Thompson Valley at Gardner Field.
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Steamboat boys lacrosse cruised to a 13-1 victory against Thompson Valley at Gardner Field on Monday. Steamboat's Tyler Scott sparked the scoring with the opening goal just a few minutes into the contest.
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The Role of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid in the Treatment of Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Oregon State University
Oregon Health and Science University
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Gerd Bobe, Oregon State University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 1, 2008
Last updated: April 3, 2017
Last verified: April 2017
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The purpose of this study is to see if a dietary supplement, R-alpha lipoic acid, is able to reduce risk factors in people with documented heart disease and increased levels of inflammation.
Dietary Supplement: Crossover of R-alpha lipoic acid and placebo
Phase 2
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|The Role of R-alpha Lipoic Acid in Treatment of Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Atherosclerosis Vascular Diseases
Drug Information available for: Thioctic acid Lipoic acidU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Oregon State University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- hs-CRP [ Time Frame: 12,20 & 32 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- 8-lso-PGF2a [ Time Frame: 12, 20 & 32 weeks ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|August 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2017
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Lipoic acid treatment
Participants take lipoic acid with a washout period before or after placebo.
Dietary Supplement: Crossover of R-alpha lipoic acid and placebo
300 mg R-alpha lipoic acid or placebo twice daily for 12 weeks, followed by a washout period of 12 weeks, followed by another treatment phase of placebo or 300 mg R-alpha-lipoic acid for 12 weeks
Placebo Comparator: Placebo treatment
Participants take placebo with a washout period before or after lipoic acid treatment
Dietary Supplement: Crossover of R-alpha lipoic acid and placebo
300 mg R-alpha lipoic acid or placebo twice daily for 12 weeks, followed by a washout period of 12 weeks, followed by another treatment phase of placebo or 300 mg R-alpha-lipoic acid for 12 weeks
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|50 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documented congestive heart disease (CHD)(defined as at least one significant coronary stenosis > 50% on angiography, or history of documented myocardial infarction)
- Not diagnosed with unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension, heart failure, recent myocardial infarction (within last six months)
- Not taking insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, anti-inflammatory drugs other than aspirin, or hormone replacement therapy
- On stable doses for four weeks prior to entry of lipid-lowering therapy (statins), aspirin, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or other blood pressure medications. P
- No tobacco use within 3 months of the study
- No laboratory evidence of renal, hepatic, or hematological abnormalities
- Not currently taking vitamin or antioxidant supplements, including R-alpha lipoic acid, except standard multivitamin/mineral supplements containing not more than the Daily Value (DV) of the vitamins and minerals;
- Elevated levels of urinary and plasma F2-isoprostanes
- Elevated plasma levels of hs-CRP
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00764270
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00764270
|United States, Oregon
|Oregon Health & Science University
|Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201
Sponsors and Collaborators
Oregon State University
Oregon Health and Science University
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
|Principal Investigator:
|Balz Frei, PhD
|Oregon State University
More Information
Keywords provided by Oregon State University:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 25, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Gerd Bobe, Principal Investigator, Linus Pauling Institute Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, Oregon State University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00764270 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
5P01AT002034 ( US NIH Grant/Contract Award Number )
|Study First Received:
|October 1, 2008
|Last Updated:
|April 3, 2017
Keywords provided by Oregon State University:
lipoic acid
thioctic acid
oxidative stress
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Vascular Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Thioctic Acid
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Vitamin B Complex
Growth Substances
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Iditarod Fast-Fact: More Iditarod-style fun
Since we have been covering the Iditarod for so long, the Junior Dispatch specializes in Iditarod-style fun, just take a look:
TUNDRA: This comic strip hosted by the Junior Dispatch mostly focuses on the antics of arctic animals. You can read it every day here.
PRINCE JAN, ST. BERNARD: This feature tells the story of a dog and his travels from St. Bernard Pass and back again. Along the way, he meets plenty of interesting friends. Read the chapter story here.
PICTURES & BOOKS: Looking for good book about Alaska? A librarian helped us discover five of the best for kids like you. Get the details here.
LITTLE WHITE FOX & HIS ARCTIC FRIENDS: This feature contains multiple short stories about an arctic fox living in Alaska as he searches for food, gets in trouble and has quite a bit of fun. Find his adventures here.
MORE DOGS: While Belevedere isn't likely to be running in the Iditarod any time soon, the fiesty little pooch is with them in spirit. Read the comic strip here!
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