Chance of Merit scholarship at Bentley University
I am applying at Bentley early decision. I want to know what is the likelyhood that I recieve a merit scholarship, and if so which one? I have a 97 weighted average 29 ACT Class rank 19/650 Many EC...
View ArticlePrior-prior and # in household perfect storm?
If this has been discussed previously, please point me the in right direction since I couldn't find anything on this particular situation. Filled out the FAFSA using 2015 info for taxes, 2016 info for...
View ArticleStudent Debt May Be Contributing to Racial Inequality- Bloomberg article
"The pursuit of higher education may be exacerbating gaps in financial well-being between blacks and whites, rather than narrowing them. Black Americans who recently graduated college owe close to...
View ArticleWhat is the legal residence of a dependent child if parents are divorced...
For in-state tuition, or for tuition breaks for DC residents in other states, what is the legal residence of a dependent child whose parents are divorced if either parent is a legal resident of the...
View ArticleSchools that currently offer scholarships for Hispanic Recognition program?
Any one have a list of schools that offer scholarships for this? I saw a very old posting and called schools like Auburn and USC and they do not have anything special for this recognition award. I am...
View ArticleMoved: Questbridge Finalist Doing Regular Decision only, good idea?
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View ArticleCA Schools with Good Merit Aid
Hello Wise Ones! I am looking for a list of schools who offer good merit aid in CA to a student with anticipated students in the excellent range. She won't qualify for national merit unless there's a...
View ArticleCSS Profile Question
To file the CSS profile do I enter our information from last year taxes like the FAFSA?
View ArticleCSS/FAFSA?Mother does not file taxes, is undocumented?
I am a U.S citizen and I live with my mother who is undocumented, she does not file taxes.Technically she says she is self employed. I think she makes enough money to claim non-filer but I am unsure. I...
View ArticleCSS Profile and Independent Students
I have to file the CSS Profile for two of the schools I'm applying to, in addition to the FAFSA. I'm currently in a legal guardianship. When I filed the FAFSA, it recognized my status as an independent...
View ArticleFAFSA EFC number
my EFC number is 079723 what does this mean? how much aid am i likely to get with this number?
View ArticleURGENT!!!!!!!!!! Regarding 'Certification of Finances Document'.
I am an international student. Do I have to show money for the entire first year in 'Certification of Finances document' regardless of the financial aid I will get at the college or just the amount of...
View ArticleFSA ID: Two Middle Names???
When filling out the FSA ID, it asked for my middle name initial but the problem is I have two middle names and it only allows one initial. I don't know if I should put my first middle name initial or...
View Article5 Misconceptions About College Aid
This might be old news to CC veterans who have been dealing with the financial aid process for years, but Morningstar posted an article that has some good advice for families who haven't been through...
View ArticleWhat Have I Done...
I submitted the FAFSA and CSS Profile last week. TO ALL LIKE TEN SCHOOLS I'LL BE APPLYING TO. I'm only applying to one of them for early action, but on the IDOC they seem to have put me into the pool...
View ArticleShould I even bother thinking applying to colleges I generally cannot afford?
I am currently a senior in high school. My top 3 schools are Georgetown, American, and George Washington University. I want to major in IR and I knew going to school in D.C. was the best place for it....
View ArticleHow long does it take for colleges to receive FAFSA and CSS once they are...
My child is applying ED and the deadline is Nov 1....how long does it take for the school to receive the FAFSA and CSS? I know that we will have to pay extra to rush SAT scores to have them arrive by Nov1
View ArticleEFC crazy high?
I'm not sure if it was filled out incorrectly, but the EFC I got in the email for fafsa was 200,000+. Our income isn't that high but we do have a lot of assets but not all are paid off yet. If schools...
View ArticleNational Merit Confirming Score
Hi guys, Do any of you guys know what the confirming score for the PSAT is this year? I took the old SAT and got a 2250, and took the new one and got a 1500. Which one should I send in/are they both...
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