College Endowments-correlation to merit aid
Some may disagree with me- I have not posted in awhile so maybe this topic has been mentioned many times but I always preach that a merit award is somewhat in direct proportion to the size of the...
View ArticleApplying to 12+ colleges & financial aid? Help!
I'm applying to over 12 colleges. Is it true that you can only list up to 10 colleges for grants/fafsa/css profile? I would be so disappointed to apply to these colleges and then run into this problem....
View ArticleINCOME MISTAKE ON UC APP!
On the UC app, I put that my income is 19150 for 2013 and 2014 however I just realized that it was 19150 for 2013 and 20500 for 2014, is that a problem and may affect my addmission!? Should I email them!?
View ArticleNewbury College Financial aid
hey guys so i kinda like newbury college. its really pricey.. and my mom makes a little less then 20 grand a year. my dad is unemployed. so obviously money is a challenge. how much fo you think i can...
View ArticleFAFSA Question
Hey! So I just got accepted to Northwestern, and on my common app, I checked off that I wasn't applying for financial aid. My parents originally told me I wouldn't need any; however, now they're saying...
View ArticleAffording NYU
Hello! NYU is my dream school & I would honestly do anything in my power to go there. It's just that my family cannot afford it unfortunately. I am very frustrated because I have worked very hard...
View ArticleHold on transcript keeping me from financial aid
I got sick during my second year at a university and ended up having emergency surgery. I provided the school with all the hospital documents, but they billed me for that semester anyway. And, although...
View ArticleI won $291,500 in outside scholarships - ask me (almost) anything
On the coattails of that unresponsive AMA, here's what'll hopefully be a productive one! Before I post my story, I just want to say -- I am in no way advocating that you only apply to outside...
View ArticleHELP I CAN'T PAY FOR COLLEGE
Hi, I'm a first year student at George Mason University. I am actually the first in my entire family, included cousins, aunts and uncles, to ever reach such a feat. Unfortunately, only after a...
View ArticleWho should initiate FA appeal? Parent or student
There is a huge difference between the result of net price calculator and the FA package. We are thinking to appeal the decision? So who is in a better position to start the process? Thanks
View ArticleFree State University Tuition Proposed by Sanders
This week, long-shot presidential hopeful Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to make 4-year public colleges and universities tuition free:...
View ArticleScrewed up on BOFGWA financial aid?
I go to a CCC and i got confused when filling out the application and the financial aid covered all of the classes so I don't have to pay anything. I can't go and fix it because I can only fill out one...
View ArticleIs css profile optional?
I did complete the css profile application but I dont expect to receive any financial aid and might as well save the efforts for sending them at all. Is the css profile optional for most colleges? Will...
View Articlereciprocity programs
I'm an oregon resident but no schools offer the program I want how do state reciprocity programs work. I'm looking at WICHE right now.
View ArticleAlabama Scholarships!!
Hi! I just recently received my u of Alabama acceptance letter! Can anyone tell me when I should receive scholarship detail?!
View ArticleUnderstanding types of retirement plans
I'm a NY city public school teacher. I have a TDA and a QPP. (tax deferred annuity and qualified pension plan). I'm confused about what that falls under, for questions on the CSS profile. 1-This parent...
View ArticleHow generous is USC to international students?
I absolutely can't afford 60K a year but USC's reputation of being generous gives a little bit of hope. I will only be eligible for merit scholarships and I don't know how much would it cost me after...
View ArticleU of Maine Offers Deep Discounts to Out-of-Staters
People in Northeastern states outside of Maine have been noticing billboards that say "Go to UMaine for Same Cost as" the state flagship of their state. The billboards are part of a plan in which the...
View ArticleAlabama Scholarship Likeliness
I was accepted to University of Alabama a couple days ago and I applied about a week ago. I was surprised by the quick response. I'm just curious as to what/if I am likely to receive in scholarships...
View ArticleQuestion About GPA (has something to do with Financial Aid)
Hello, So recently Winter Quarter 2015 has concluded and my grades were posted. However this quarter I did not do so well, but did receive an A in one of my classes but had to drop one and got a D in...
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