Filling out financial aid forms can be a perplexing process.

Fortunately, there’s plenty of time before the June 30 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the 2012-13 school year.

But to help students get their questions answered before the 11^th hour, the U.S. Department of Education’s financial aid office hosted a virtual office hour on Twitter.

Here’s a sampling of some questions and answers we found helpful (with a few minor edits to improve readability):

Q: With getting help to pay for school, is there a limit in how much a person makes?
A: There’s NO income cut-off for federal student aid. Everyone should fill out the FAFSA. 1.usa.gov/yvDtoX

Q: I’m not sure if I’m going to file my tax in time for some applications & I would like clarification on how to estimate.
A: Select “will file” & complete [the] FAFSA using your most recent tax info. Once you file your 2011 taxes, correct your FAFSA.

Q: How does a student become eligible for state grants?
A: Check your state’s website; you can find it at ed.gov/sgt

Q: If I’m claimed by a grandparent [per the] Dept. of Economical Security, can I supply their info instead of parent info?
A: Grandparents are not considered parents on the FAFSA unless they have legally adopted you bit.ly/zTegFY

Q: What positions make you eligible for debt forgiveness by the Federal government? What qualifies as public interest?
A: You can find the list of public service jobs at studentaid.ed.gov/publicservice

Q: I’m only getting $4,200 [from a] Pell Grant. I only made 11k from unemployment last year. What does it take to get the full amount?
A: Pell Grant eligibility is based on many things: income, cost of attendance @ your school & more: 1.usa.gov/vFq1HS

Q: Will people who already did the ATB test* be grandfathered in when rules change in July? Been getting FA, now will it stop?
A: Yes. If you are already enrolled in a program, your financial aid will not stop because of this change.
*The Ability to Benefit test is given to students lacking a high school diploma or equivalent who are applying for financial aid.

Q: … will remedial classes, such … still count towards units for getting financial aid after July?
A: There’s no change in the treatment of remedial coursework but you may want to discuss this w/ financial aid staff at your school.

You can follow the whole Q&A thread by doing a #AskFAFSA search on Twitter. You can also find more info in the help section of FAFSA’s website.

And in our our blog archives, you’ll find:

• Money-saving tips for the going- back-to-school crowd
• Mistakes to avoid when applying for federal financial aid
• What to do about a financial aid snub
• Common college budget busters