I am a single mom. Dad out of the picture. I will fill out the CSS profile, and request non-custodial waivers for schools (have done my HW and have all info to qualify).
I am a professional mother who makes around $100K, not major assets (no home). My daughter is brilliant, and she is applying to the top schools. (ivy, Stanford)
Her education is my #1 priority, and if she gets into one of these great schools, I do not care if she needs loans to attend. I am willing to pay the full ticket price.
But the question is: on paper, I look like someone who needs $$$ to send my daughter to college. And maybe I do.
However, I know lots of schools say that they are "need-blind" but I do worry about that.
How can somehow tell the a college:" Yes I make $100.00 but I am willing to pay full tuition if necessary".
For example Staford offers full tuition for anyone making less that $125.000
OK that sound great, but I am ok with paying, if her chances are bigger. I heard that when you get financial aid, the pool of aid does affect your chances
After reading this blog, it appears that there is a place on the CSS profile that ask how much you can contribute. Is this the place where I should enter a amount? how can you tell the college that you are willing to pay more and I am not looking for a full ride"
I cannot lie because I am who I am, I make what I make, and I owe what I owe. But I honestl,y think that being a single mom will hurt her chances.
I will be so grateful to hear back with advise.
Thank you
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