CSS PROFILE and FAFSA
Just submitted CSS. Question: I don't need to fill out FAFSA if I hope to receive financial aid through CSS, right? Like, FAFSA isn't also required if I'm hoping to receive institutional aid through...
View ArticleUniversity of Mississippi/ Chancellor's Top Scholars Weekend
Does anyone know if this weekend is beneficial if you had an interview for the Stamps Leadership Scholarship? Or is it just a fun weekend? I live far away and although they are offering money for a...
View ArticleHow Will a Higher EFC Impact State / Institution Grants?
For both my freshman and sophomore years, I had an EFC that was around 1000. As a result, my PELL Grant was reduced by $1000. However, I received a $3900 CA Grant from Virginia and a $3,000 academic...
View ArticleTax Audit for education credits
I just received a tax audit for my 2012 taxes and taking the education credits for two kids. They want documentation for my claim. I understand that. Here is my question. If the 1098 says they have...
View Article2015 tax forms????
My parents and I have not yet filed our 2015 taxes, and won't until much closer to when they're due. We haven't even received our W2s yet. However, the CSS deadline for many schools is today. Will it...
View ArticleDo I have to reapply to Cal Grant?
So, I started going to a UC last september, however before the semester started, i decided to withdraw all my application and cancel all my aid and what not. Now that I am going to go to a CSU this...
View ArticleForgot to include school name in CSS profile?
I submitted the CSS profile about 2 weeks ago, but I just realized that I forgot to write my school name for the 2015-2016 year. I did include the common app ID and everything else, but I am worried...
View ArticleWhat is the loan amount based on?
Why can't I take out up to the limit? How am I supposed to get into crippling debt on the $1k they loaned me this semester? Okay, I was kidding about the last part. Seriously though, I will gladly get...
View ArticleHow much aid does the CSS Profile provide?
Sorry if this happens to be a stupid question (or if I worded this incorrectly), but how much money can the CSS Profile provide students? Is there a limited set amount that a school can give to...
View ArticleNeed Help with my CSS
My mom is self employed and I'm not sure what to put for the question that asks for her employer. Do I write the name of her company, or just her name since she's self employed?
View ArticleSo many conflicting answers about Cal Grants
Is the amount of money to receive Cal Grant based of student income + parent income? Or only parent's income? I have heard so many conflicting answers. Does anyone know?
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 ArticleCSS Help. Urgent
So my deadline for CSS for one of the schools I applied to is tonight, but my parents have not yet done their taxes. It asks for 2015 tax information, is it okay to do 2014?
View Article2017-2018 FAFSA to Require 2016 Income for Verification?
The 2017-2018 FAFSA is supposed to be based on 2015's income and tax information, but they may require 2016's income and tax information for verification for the 2017-2018 school year. I initially...
View ArticleWays To Earn $$$ As A Minor?
I am going to be a minor until senior year (Stupid end of summer birthdays) but I want to start saving up for college. I was/am a tutor (no tutees right now though because I am only a freshman and the...
View ArticleCorrect FAFSA?
Hi-I filed my taxes today. Should I correct my FAFSA manually and then DRT later or wait until I can use the DRT? D is a returning student so the deadline isn't until April. Thanks!
View Article[CSS] Non custodial parent profile deadline?
When is the non-custodial parent profile due? Is it the same as the priority deadline date?
View ArticleDoes order of schools on FAFSA matter?
I thought the order only mattered for state aid (put state schools first if you want to be considered for state aid, it said something like that on the application) After I submitted the FAFSA, I found...
View ArticleI haven't filed my FAFSA yet and the priority deadline is today?
I applied to LMU regular decision. LMU says that their priority deadline to file a fafsa is today and the final deadline is in May. Should I apply right now? Do you get more money if you file the fafsa...
View ArticleSeems like I can find no scholarships pertaining to me - an average...
I'm having a fair bit of trouble finding scholarships that apply to me. I've looked around on a couple different websites, ****, myscholly.com, fastweb.com, and none of them seem to be great at finding...
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