Scholarship Application Questions
I have two questions regarding filling out scholarship applications: 1. If an application asks for grades on a 4.0 scale and a student receives grades on a 0-100 scale, how should GPA (of 95.6) be...
View ArticleDoes not submitting the CSS/IDOC by the school deadline influence admissions?
If we decide not to submit the CSS profile by the school deadline for whatever reason, and we marked "yes" for financial aid on the Common App, will our admissions chances be affected?
View ArticleEditing CSS Profile
I did my CSS Profile really quick in 1 day for QuestBridge match process and now I'm looking at my CSS Profile again after 3 months. I need to update my 2014 info I put with new 2015 taxes but the CSS...
View ArticleAbusive Parents/Family - How do I get aid without putting myself at risk?
Hey all, this is a very complicated question and I really, really need help. I am a senior who has been accepted at some good schools (not Ivies, not top LACs, but good). I filed FAFSA (and may file...
View ArticleUMass Amherst Financial Aid
Could anybody who recently received a substantial scholarship or grant from UMass Amherst please just give a bit of background on their stats/application details? I just want to gauge how likely I...
View ArticleHow is the merit scholarship paid to a student?
This may be a silly question. Say, 20k merit award was given to a student upon admission and the school's tuition is 30k for the first year. Will the student get a tuition bill in the amount of 10k? or...
View ArticleWhat Colleges With Strong Fine Arts Programs Give The Most Financial Aid to B...
Anyone aware of the latest info on which colleges & universities with strong Fine Arts programs offer the most financial aid to B students (not National Merit scholarship winners)? Also in the...
View ArticleULM Full-Tuition Scholarship
On their website it says "as funds are available" and "MAY qualify to recieve". If one applied before the priority deadline do you believe they will be guaranteed the scholarship, and that once...
View ArticleHow much scholarship money should I realistically expect?
GPA: 5.0 (weighted) 4.0 (unweighted) Took 6 honors classes in 9th grade and 1 AP. Three APs in 10th and the rest honors (except debate). All APs in 11th. (except debate). And all IB 12th grade. (expect...
View ArticleHELP! WHERE CAN I BE ABLE TO GET A FREE RIDE?
Hello Friends, So I am a New Jersey Resident and I thought going to Rutgers will be a good idea since its the cheapest option. However, it turns out that due to my financial standings I will probably...
View ArticleAm I a first generation college student?
For the longest time, I have been confused as to whether or not I am a first generation college student. My three older sisters are attending/have graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, and I myself am in my...
View ArticleEFC cannot be calculated (error?)
Just submitted the FAFSA and we're having some issues. It calculated an EFC of about $11,000, but it also gave us this error message: "You verified that either you paid the same amount or more in taxes...
View ArticleDo I have to fill out the CSS profile?
How and why do I fill out this profile and send it out to school. I am already in the process of submitting my FAFSA so why would I need to pay extra to fill it. I have not been really taught about it...
View ArticlePoint Foundation Scholarship
Is anyone else on these forums applying for a Point scholarship, or have you applied in the past? I'm looking for a little bit of help on my essay. It's solid as is, but I want to make sure the...
View ArticleFor m 8615 kiddie tax calculation (which applies to taxable scholarship income)
I thought I understood how the tax was calculated for unearned income from taxable scholarships, that the parent's highest marginal tax rate is used. But when I did our taxes today, the amount the tax...
View ArticleTerry Foundation Scholarship 2016
Hey there! I was wondering if anybody knew how much the Terry Foundation scholarship relied on financial need...is that its top priority or kind of secondary or what??? Also, when are we supposed to...
View ArticleNot applying for financial aid any more?
I had indicated that I was applying for financial aid for all my schools on the common app, figuring that I would need it. However, I've been talking to my parents, and they insist there's no point, we...
View ArticleAXA Community Scholarship 2016
Hey guys! A couple days ago I sent in my application for the AXA Community Scholarship/award. I was wondering how much competition there usually was for this one and what people's (who have won in the...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Question! Please Help!!!
Hey everyone! I am a senior in high school and I am currently applying for FAFSA. However, I have a quick question. What is the CSS Profile? Is it just another way to apply for financial aid (like...
View ArticleUniversity of Miami Transfer FASFA and Housing
So recently i was admitted to UM. I plan to pay my enrollment deposit on the 30th of this month. I submitted my fasfa about two weeks ago. So do the financial aid office create my package before i pay...
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