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Saving enough to have year without much income?

Are small business owners capable of planning for a year where they keep their money inside of their business for the year to have a lower EFC? How in depth would the CSS Profile go in on this? My dad...

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FASFA again

I didn't want to hijack the other thread, because the topic seems to be very similar. DS is pushing for us to help fill out the FAFSA form. I have run the Net price calculators and know that we will...

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National Merit Scholarship Questions?

Hello, My son took the PSAT as a Sophomore and did not score high enough to be considered for a NMS. He took hard classes and took the ACT 3 times and got a 32 as his highest composite score. Many...

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CSS Profile and private untaxed disability

I see similar questions about private disability and the FAFSA. Is untaxed private disability reported on the Profile as well?

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Amount Allowed for Private Loans?

My daughter is currently a Junior. She's busting her tail to maintain a 3.7gpa, will take the ACT this winter. Involved in activities, well rounded, community service...doing her part 100%. What are...

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POSSE Finalist

Hello! I am a POSSE Finalist. They match me with Wellesley College..However, my dream is to go to California. What should I do? Take it?

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Posse Finalist for Atlanta

Can anyone tell me if they got finalist letter for 2016? Supposed to be today. I am nervous

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FASFA Company question

So my mother was filling out the FASFA estimator and one of the questions asked for the net worth of her business. Do we have to report it if she owns only 50% of the company and it has 1 employee?

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Transfer scholarships

Does anyone know of any decent websites that have transfer scholarships?

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LESS merit scholarship money in Early Decision round?!?!?!

I am applying to a university with merit scholarships. I have high enough stats to receive a scholarship, and I would like to ED to that university because it is my top choice. However, I am a bit...

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FAFSA 2017-2018 School Year - Q&A Thread...

FAFSA opened today and I didn't see a thread out there with this subject so I figured I would get one going. Please post questions so we can all learn from the answers. I'm hoping that some of you...

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FAFSA EFC

I recently submitted the FAFSA and was given an EFC score of 012561. What exactly does this number mean? I don't know whether or not this score will give me financial aid, but my parents are planning...

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Pay for it

Should I wait til I actually get into college to start apply for non-specific scholarships?

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How do i apply for financial aid under these circumstances?

I live outside of us but am a US citizen. My father lives in US but he is undocumented. My mother lives with me and she isnt a us citizen. How do i apply for fafsa and what do i do in my css profile....

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Confused about ACT and SAT

I dropped out of high school and went back and got my GED. However I am not sure if I can take the ACT or SAT. I think I need to take them because it seems like every scholarship I see requires one...

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Should we file FAFSA and CSS if no aid is expected

My son has applied ED to UPenn. indicating not applying for FA. Is there still a advantage in filing the FAFSA and CSS/P ? My wife quit her job, so I assume, she is not considered "dislocated", hence...

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Student debt clarification??

So I'm really confused because I'm looking at the average amount of student debt that people have as soon as they graduate and for almost every school it's around 30k. But how is this possible if the...

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U.S. Citizens Scholarships and Aids

I am a U.S. citizen who has actually never lived in the U.S. Sounds weird but that's how it is. Now I'm looking for scholarships to get a Masters degree in the States, and the problem is - money....

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Scholarship awards

Can I mention what scholarships I hope to receive during a college admissions interview?

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How to access IDOC?

I'm trying to find a way to a access IDOC so I can upload documents. I have an IDOC number and I have no idea how to actually access it.

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