Quadruplet Trying to Pay For College
So, here's the deal: I'm a quadruplet (which is like triplets plus one more) and I'm trying to go to college. I'm a junior and my grades are pretty good and my test scores are good too. But, I want to...
View ArticleFAFSA question #44
I am trying to understand 44a/c/d so what to report on FAFSA. and how it effect the EFC. 44a. Student's Education Credits. 44c. Student's Taxable Earnings from Need-Based Employment Programs. 44d....
View ArticleMerit Scholarships
Looking for merit scholarships. 35 ACT 4.9 GPA lots of volunteering and ec's, awards, etc. I applied to Coca Cola but am looking for others. I've spent the last 3 or 4 hours (I'm home sick) and all I...
View ArticleMay be a stupid question, but curious...
Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask a question that's been on my mind for awhile that I think I already know the answer to, but I just wanted to confirm. Are there any scholarships available for SAT...
View ArticleWhere do I put HSA contributions on the FAFSA?
I assume it goes under untaxed income, similar to my 401K. However, it is not clear to me where it goes. Is it under Other? Here are the option I see: Payments to tax-deferred pension and retirement...
View Articleonly looking for student loan--do we need to fill out CSS as well as FAFSA?
Our EFC exceeds the COA at the colleges DS has been accepted to. However, DS may need to take out a student loan to help cover a small portion of the cost. I know that that submitting the FAFSA is...
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 ArticleTuition Exchange
Hello! We applied to the tuition exchange program and we were wondering if anyone else has past experience with it. She is also available for the FACHEX program, but she is more interested in the TE...
View ArticleParent Financial Information - how much will it hurt to have OVER the assets...
The Question >> "As of today, does the total amount of your parents' current assets exceed $21,300.00?".. "As of today, what is your parents' total current balance of cash, savings, and checking...
View ArticleAm I a returning Adult student?
Hey all, I graduated High with an Associate's degree and currently taking a Gap Year now after high school. Applying(/ed) to universities and scholarships: am I a returning Adult student ?
View ArticleNMSF/NMF scholarships
I was wondering if anyone knew of any schools that have great scholarship programs for national merit finalists! I've heard of a few schools that guarantee full tuition or something like that to NMF...
View ArticleWhat does "money paid on debt mean"?
I was filling out the International Student Financial Aid Application and there is a questions that asks for the amount of money paid on debt. What does that mean exactly? Thanks.
View ArticleFAFSA Changes- CSS/Profile Next?
So I came here looking for information about whether or not CSS/Profile would change to prior prior year (PPY) information as FAFSA will do for the 2017-2018 academic year. In a subsequent internet...
View ArticleMajor help needed! - CSS Profile & Parents' Business
OK, so my parents and I are majorly confused on the business section of the CSS Profile. We started it last week but are currently finishing it up today. Now: For the BA section of the profile we are...
View ArticleYikes My EFC seems very high!
I just filled out the FAFSA and the confirmation page says EFC = 061740. That's a dollar amount right? Is that $61k per year!? I make good money but certainly don't have $240k sitting around! Does...
View ArticleCSS Profile for Students with separated parents
Hello everyone, My parents are never married and separated. I live with my mother. My father is little financial supporter (he just seldom visits us). Yet in CSS Profile, section Parent's Income and...
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 ArticlePD-175A: value of parents retirement accounts. Does it really have no affect?
This question asks: "Enter the total current value of this parent's tax-deferred retirement, pension, annuity, and savings plans. Include IRA, SRA Keogh, SEP, 401(a), 401(k), 403(b), 408, 457, 501(c)...
View ArticleWill the FAFSA pay for international schools?
I'm really interested in going to college in England, and I'm wondering if I could get FAFSA loans for it?
View ArticleCould you help me with this doubt?
Hi People, I was wondering if you could help me with this. I have mentioned on my common application that I need an application fee waiver for applying to colleges. The counsellor at my school has also...
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