Important FAFSA Questions
Hi, I'm a current junior at a competitive high school in Illinois. When applying, I'll have around a 4.6 Weighted GPA, and 34 ACT. Right now, my top schools are Brown and Vanderbilt. I'm most likely...
View ArticleFAFSA Free Lunch Mistake
I filed the FAFSA for 21-22 two weeks ago. When I went to go back and review it, i accidently said I don't get free lunch, when i actually do. i don't remember getting asked this question. My EFC is...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Application turned in a day late - UPenn
Hi, My dad missed the early decision deadline for UPenn's financial aid applications, and is turning them in today instead of yesterday. Will it still be accepted? And how much will it hurt my chances...
View ArticleIs it possible for colleges to waive a certain document on IDOC?
My situation is very sticky with the noncustodial part of IDOC. Even though I had no contact with my biological father in years, I still could contact him for his info so I cannot fill out the NCP...
View ArticleFAFSA EFC with 2 kids in college
I understand that the EFC is calculated and then divided by the number of children in college. I am not sure that I am seeing that. Last year I had 1 in school, this year 2 in school and the EFC for...
View ArticleHelp with EFC Interpretation?
Hi! I just submitted my FAFSA today and was a bit confused about the EFC portion. I am from a family of 6, 2 in college (as of next year), and around a 170k income. All of the EFC calculators I used...
View ArticleWhat are the financial aid/ scholarship opportunities for a US Citizen living...
I dont know if this has been asked before... I'm in my junior year as of now, and I'd be very grateful if anyone can guide me a bit to what are the opportunities available for scholarships etc. Thank...
View ArticleFAFSA and CSS
I would greatly appreciate advice on the pros and cons of dealing with one-time capital gains in terms of its impact on financial aid. I have recently sold my business of 10 years and while my tax...
View ArticleExclusive AMA w/ The FAFSA Guru: How to Maximize Your Financial Aid Offers
Tina Steele, a.k.a. @TheFAFSAGuru, has spent 30+ years working in higher education, helping thousands of students find the financial aid they need to pursue their dream of attending college. She helps...
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View ArticleDid you fail to register with the Selective Service and are now seeking...
Hello readers, I have applied and been accepted to graduate school. For my undergraduate education, I relied on a private loan. However, for graduate school, I am relying on Federal Financial Aid...
View ArticleFilling out the FAFSA when one (1) parent is undocumented?
I am a junior applying to college next year. My mother is a US citizen, but my father was deported 10 years ago. He's been living in the US, undocumented, for 8. He doesn't file taxes or have a SSN,...
View ArticleFAFSA and CSS Profile
For schools like the Ivies that require the CSS Profile, why do they also need the FAFSA? Doesn't the CSS Profile cover more information?
View ArticleFAFSA parents signature not still processed
Hey guys! I applied to a few colleges for early decision and was required to send them all the necessary materials before the November 1st deadline. My colleges all received my CSS; however, my FAFSA...
View ArticleSocial Security Benefits on Student Non Tax Filer form on IDOC?
I've never worked or received any paycheck, but when talking to my parents apparently I receive social security benefits? One of my parents is retired and I guess they (or me, but I've never accessed...
View ArticleCSS Profile Question/Concern
hello, I guess some info to get out the way is I am a first generation student. I’m currently in the middle of filling my CSS I’ve already done FAFSA, but my concern is the css I was just made aware...
View ArticleEFC seems too high
Hi, I recently filled out my FAFSA and applied to a few colleges. My household income is right below $50,000 with 3 members and the FAFSA claims my EFC is $4528 which seems like its a higher estimate...
View ArticleTuition Exchange for '21 & Covid
Hi. '21 daughter will be eligible for Tuition Exchange and wondering thoughts how the pandemic will affect TE. I can see how colleges want to fill more seats so may offer more TE slots or perhaps...
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