Applying for financial aid even though I know I won't get any?
Should I apply for financial aid even though on my dad's last tax return we had a family income 500k+? I spent the day at Rice University and they are very high on aid and I know I won't get any, but I...
View ArticleEstimated total family income for 2016 Question
Hi everyone! I am new on here and i really had trouble figuring out what the question was asking me. When it's asking me for Estimated total family income for 2016 does it means with TAX or after all...
View ArticleHow screwed is my kid? (Looooong-range planning.)
This is the "custodial mom struggles by, noncustodial dad makes beaucoup bucks, likely won't pay" story. I hadn't worried too much about this in the past, because we live near a midwestern state...
View ArticleNational Merit Questions
I have a question regarding the National Merit process. I know they mentioned some students would be commended, and some moves onto "semi-finalist", and some of the semi-finalists go onto become...
View ArticleIndependent scholarships
Anyone knows any independent scholarships or any good websites for them? Thank you
View ArticleShould I put this job on college apps?
So for about a month now I've been making $15 a week. I'm teaching fiddle privately to the son of a friend of my dad's, just half an hour a week. I've been putting this on college apps, though I...
View ArticleStudent loans
Hey, so how do student loans work? I am a senior in high school and i am planning on attending a UC in a year. My dad recently lost his job, but he made way too much money before, so i know that i...
View ArticleFAFSA 2016-2017 question, Tricky time between completing bachelors and grad...
I should be completing my senior year of my bachelors this year (2016-2017). Like many other students, I am hoping to get into grad school. I thought I would have a few months to make the concrete...
View ArticleFAFSA problem. Can only send to 10 schools
So I have 20 school I'm applying to. Will I be able to delete the first 10 and add 10 more when applying for FAFSA?
View ArticleCSS Profile - when do I submit?
So I know that each college has its own due date for the CSS Profile, but I wasn't sure when to submit mine. I heard the FAFSA is first come, first serve now (and gives federal aid). I also figured...
View ArticleFAFSA Help?
For question 88 on the FAFSA concerning how much Parent 1 earned from work, if this parent receives Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), would I list the amount they receive here or would I list...
View ArticleHelp with Texas-SA application?
I'm applying for UTSA in the fall and I'm confused about the scholarship part of the application. "Although not required, it is highly encouraged for applicants to answer all financial related...
View ArticleFAFSA: More than 10 schools? Avoid my mistake
I had some nervous moments today and thought I'd share my lesson learned in case it helps someone else out. My son applied to more than 10 schools. You can only submit a maximum of 10 school requests...
View Articleaddress on taxes is incorrect, will this affect FAFSA
I used IRS retrieval tool today and apparently our address was wrong. So I looked at the copy of our 2015 taxes and I noticed that the person who did our taxes used our old address (we moved last...
View ArticleHow to fill out CSS/Non-Custodial in my case?
I began to fill out the CSS Profile as well as the Non-Custodial but I am extremely confused on how to do it? I live with my grandparents, but within the household, my grandfather and I rely on her (my...
View ArticleStokes NSA Scholarship: is it a thing?
Hi guys, Is the Stokes NSA Scholarship a scam or not? Also, how many people receive the offer to apply for it? Is it discriminating at all? I wanted to apply because it's a lot of money, but not if...
View ArticleFinancial Help Needed for International Student
Hello. I am a South Korean currently living in the United States and am a rising senior (class 2017) in high school. Now looking into college, I am in need of scholarships. My family annual income is...
View ArticleBest Schools for Merit Money with Decent PreMed Programs
Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys know of any Decent PreMed programs in the Northeast area that offer generous Merit money (potentially for a national merit finalist?) Thanks!
View ArticleWill I qualify for any academic scholarships?
Hey, I would really appreciate if someone could help me out, I want to know whether or not i can qualify for any academic scholarships? Here is my profile: Courses: freshmen year: algebra 2 honors (A),...
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