Do Provisional Grad Students also qualify for Graduate Level Financial Aid?

Hello:

I was recently admitted into a graduate program as a provisional student. The financial aid office states that I do NOT qualify for graduate level financial aid because of the provisional status even though I will be taking graduate level courses in the graduate program that I was admitted to. I already have a BA. Is the financial aid officer correct about this? She stated that I would only be eligible for what they call fifth year status financial aid, basically a continuation of undergraduate level financial aid.

From what I read in a PDF file on the Federal Student Aid Website, I should be eligible. Is there a way around this such as contacting the Federal Direct Student Loan program or am I screwed until my status is changed by the program?

I don’t want to have to seek out private loans, at least not in a large amount, I will if the financial aid office is correct, the program that I was admitted to stated that my status should not cause any problems with financial aid.

PLEASE respond if you have experience in this matter, thanks!

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