Best schools in the Northeast that offer the highest merit aid awards
I apologize in advance if there's a similar thread somewhere -- I looked and could not find one. My D has very good stats -- 2400 SAT, most challenging courseload at her school (petitioned to take more...
View ArticleCalifornia - Is the Cal Grant different than the State University Grant?
I will be attending a Cal Poly Pomona this year as a junior community college transfer. On their financial aid website, it states that there are Cal Grants, and then there is the State University...
View ArticleCal Grant A but I didn't file for it?
I received the Cal Grant A in my financial aid package. My permanent address in California, but I currently reside abroad. I really hope that it isn't, but is this a mistake? I didn't even file for Cal...
View ArticleOregon state presidential scholarship
I am hoping I will be able to receive the presidential scholarship at OSU, but I was just hoping anyone knew when the acceptance/rejections for this scholarship come out? I've been searching all over...
View ArticleAppealing FA - Lots of assets with no profit if sold off.
Hi there, I just wanted to get the public's opinion on whether my case was worth appealing. I'm an international student, and I've been accepted to a need-blind Ivy League school. However, I received...
View ArticleHow much money should I have in hand for Fall 2016?
So this school I am considering is offering me $22765 in Grants/scholarships and $5500 in direct unsubsidized and subsidized loans, for a total of $28265. The cost of Attendence is $41394. Broken down,...
View ArticleBlue and Gold Plan?
Hello Thank You For Checking This Thread Out. I recently received my financial aid package for UC Irvine and this is how much aid I'm getting: Estimated Cost of Attendance$33,220 / yr Tuition and fees...
View ArticleAlternative Ways to Pay for College
What are ways besides loans to pay for college? Anybody know any good tuition reimbursement programs?
View ArticleDo colleges ever give last minute money
If yes- if your 3rd quarter senior grades aren't as high as before, would it hurt your chances
View ArticleDo I have to use work study?
I'm an incoming grad student and I've been offered work/study amounting to about one day of work per week. This won't be enough, but it's still something to consider. What I want to do at this point is...
View ArticleFinancial Aid accuracy?
Hi, I am an incoming freshman attending University of Florida. I was coming to the process with the mindset that I'm going to have to take out some loans during my undergrad, as my family income is...
View ArticleQuestion Re: FSA ID
Hi. So, my daughter is a returning student. We completed the FAFSA last year as well as the CSS. I put it off (although none of it is due until 5/1). My intention was to complete the FAFSA and CSS...
View ArticleCollege requesting tax return transcript. Confused
So last week I was accepted into Berklee college of music and I still hadn't received my financial aid package. I called them and they said I needed to send them my SSN which I did and now they're...
View ArticleAppealing Financial Aid (Yale)
Hi guys! I have been lucky enough to be admitted to Yale, but unfortunately the aid they're giving me just isn't enough. I want to appeal, but I'm not sure if I should call or contact them using this:...
View ArticleI missed my Non-Custodial Parent Waiver
Hi, I recently applied to 4 privates, which are Brown University, Boston University, Pitzer College, and Dickinson College. I submitted the CSS Core Profile on time, but didn't realize that I need to...
View ArticleOdds of getting money toward tuition
Is it possible to get money with 3.1 gpa and 27 ACT score?
View ArticleWorth it to Apply?
So, if you student originally applied to the school, not needing FA and not applying for it, is it ever worth applying in future years if the website states this? "Please note: If you apply to ____ not...
View ArticleHow to improve your odds of graduating debt-free
http://www.dallasnews.com/business/personal-finance/headlines/20160330-how-to-improve-your-odds-of-graduating-debt-free-from-college.ece ""A reader in her 70s once asked me why kids today don’t do what...
View ArticleAsking for more $ - HOW do you go about it?
My daughter has narrowed down her picks to three schools, all private. She has a 3.99 GPA and 35 ACT, National Merit commended, plus sports, music volunteering, etc. All three schools came back with...
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