| Q: |
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I am not a high school senior. Can I still apply? |
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No,
you must be a high school senior during the 2008-2009 school year
to be eligible for this year's contest. |
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| Q: |
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I am homeschooled. Can I still apply? |
| A: |
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Homeschooled students are eligible for the contest as long as you are able to show you are on a grade level equivalent to that of a high school senior. |
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| Q: |
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I am taking some college courses, does that matter? |
| A: |
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As
long as you are taking college courses to supplement your high school
education (whether you attend a high school or are homeschooled)
and are not considered a college student during the 2008-2009 school
year, you are eligible for the contest. |
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| Q: |
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Can I get the scholarship award paid to me directly if I plan to use it toward my college expenses like books or housing? |
| A: |
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AFSA pays the scholarship money directly to the educational institution in the student's account for tuition and/or books. No money goes directly to the student. |
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| Q: |
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I will be skipping a semester or two before I go to college, can you hold the money until I start? |
| A: |
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AFSA
pays the scholarship money directly to the educational institution
for the fall 2009 semester and does not hold any funds beyond that. |
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| Q: |
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I am a foreign exchange student, can I still apply? |
| A: |
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You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien to be eligible for the contest. |
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| Q: |
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I am a U.S. citizen attending an American high school abroad. Can I still apply? |
| A: |
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All U.S. citizens, regardless of where they live, and legal resident aliens are eligible to participate provided they meet all other requirements. |
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| Q: |
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I do not own a home computer. Can I still apply? |
| A: |
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You
can apply from any computer as long as you are able to read the essay,
submit the application and take the test online. |
