Need to Complete FAFSA or CSS Profile
Do I need to complete Fafsa or CSS profile? I have one child who is a senior in WA and wants go to West Coast schools, most likely UC schools major in nursing-BSN. 34 ACT, 2120 SAT(old), 4.0(GPA-UW) We...
View ArticleAre Fafsa corrections processed immediately?
We did Fafsa on the 1st and it processed on the 3rd Then we realized we forgot about 401K so we did corrections on the 3rd. I was waiting for an email from them stating it was processed and decided to...
View ArticleQuick question about assets on FAFSA
Hey everyone, just a quick question: As I was filing out FAFSA, one of the questions asked if my parents' assets exceed $19,800, which they currently do (their current balance is $30,000). However, we...
View ArticleFAFSA or CSS Profile necessary for high EFC? If so, when to file?
I've read various topics on this, as well as information from other websites. The consensus on FAFSA is to file regardless of income or EFC. So, we did file, though I am reluctant to share so much...
View ArticleUnderstanding the net price calculator
Hello, I am planning to transfer for fall 2017 with an associates degree, but am looking to get an estimate of expenses. I was recently accepted into SIU for fall 2017 and ran their net price...
View ArticleWhy FAFSA asks for parental fin'l info for law & med school students only,...
I just filled out a renewal 2017-18 FAFSA for my daughter, who finished Bachelors in 3yrs and is going to law school right after. FAFSA instructions say that since she's considered independent (by...
View ArticleReally need help... Might not be able to go to college...
Okay, so I made a throwaway account for this because it goes into some personal details that I would prefer to not have on my main account. Anyways, financial problems in my family might literally...
View ArticleFAFSA and Undocumented Parents with ITIN?
I'm currently filling out the FAFSA application. I am a legal U.S. Born Citizen with a SSN but my parents aren't, so I entered all zeros for SSN. They use an ITIN when filling out their tax returns. I...
View ArticleFafsa spreadsheet
I generated a fafsa spreadsheet for 2015 2016 year. If anybody wants a copy, send me a personal message. It is really useful to see how assets and income affect efc. It only works if you have less than...
View ArticleNot filling out FAFSA
I know this issue has been discussed in the past but I can't find clarity on a couple of things. I know that we will never qualify for need based aid. I don't want my child to have any loans. Depending...
View ArticleTutoring - a qualified educational expense (QEE) . . . yes or no?
College student can't pass Calculus III without hiring a private tutor - does the expense qualify as a qualified educational expense (QEE)? Would it be a permissible expense for purposes of a 529...
View ArticleDo Colleges Need to Be Need Blind?
"Some maintain that they can drop the policy and preserve access, but those who have gone need blind have seen gains in student diversity." ......
View ArticleWhat SAT scores should I send to NMSC?
I've taken the SAT twice and I have two subject tests. Should I just send them all or choose my highest SAT? Does NMSC want any subject tests/does it affect their review of my application? Thanks so much!
View ArticleFluid Assets in FASFA?
Does anyone know how to handle fluid assets on FASFA. We put money slated for property tax (not escrowed) and federal income tax (independent contractor, pay tax quarterly) in separate accounts. Is...
View ArticleCSS registration - urgent
International student here. My parents own a bit of land and a building on it that we offer to people to rent. They use it for business purposes. I own 25% of that land. Do I answer "Yes" to the...
View ArticleCSS pension
My dad's unemployed, he receives pension that gets transferred to a bank account. We don't use any special retirement plan. Where exactly on the CSS should I report this type of benefits? Also, where...
View ArticleAny way to use more recent info on this year's FAFSA?
Is there any way to use this year's tax info for the FAFSA? If not right away, submit some sort of appeal?
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