Penn State Millennium Scholars
I was accepted into Penn State's Engineering program and am a millennium scholar finalist. Can someone explain to me what it is like to be a millennium scholar and whether they would recommend it? Also...
View ArticleHow Do You Save For Retirement So You Qualify for Need Based Aid?
I understand that a lot of families with very nice salaries are still able to get need based aid. We are going to be full pay and it seems to me that its because I screwed up along the way in how I...
View ArticleI never got my IDOC ID!
I submitted my 2016-17 CSS PROFILE over a month ago and sent it to schools that require the IDOC. However, I still haven't gotten my IDOC ID and can't access it. What should I do? Does it take this long?
View ArticleWhy am I not getting the American Opportunity Tax Credit
So confused, any help would be appreciated! I thought that the first 2000.00 of what you paid in QEE was given as the credit. This is what I have on our 1098-T Line 2, amount billed 15,488 Line 5,...
View ArticleShould I bother with FAFSA? Possible Transfer student after withdrawal
Ds had a generous need and merit based scholarship, but he has withdrawn from school after a medical leave. I doubt he will go back to any college this fall, but he might next spring. Should I bother...
View ArticleUniversities Decreasing National Merit Scholarship for Class of 2017/2021?
We are doing research on which schools offer high National Merit Finalist Scholarships. Today I discovered Auburn University will no longer off their full-tuition + some room, technology, enrichment...
View ArticleLoans, loans and more loans
For starters, let me say how much I enjoy reading this forum. You regulars seem to know your stuff, are willing to share and pull no punches with people living in la la land about college costs....
View ArticleSocial Security Survivor Benefits and the CSS Profile
I've explored some threads on this topic but they are a bit dated and I was wondering if anyone out there had updated information on the subject. My children and I all receive SS survivor benefits....
View ArticleBig CSS Profile Question
For the "Enter the amount your parents think they will be able to pay," my parents put 0 as a placeholder at the time because they honestly weren't sure, and didn't want to enter too much or too little...
View ArticleI'm an international student, but should I still fill out the FAFSA?
I am aware that international students cannot receive money after filling out the FAFSA but should I still fill it out and send it to schools? (None of my schools REQUIRE it from international...
View ArticleAbout non-tax filer statement for Brown University
Hello everyone! I am an international applicant. I was going to submit the required documents for Brown University financial aid, and I found out they have a parent non-tax filer statement too. Now, my...
View ArticleSSI, FAFSA, filing taxes
My only income right now is SSI. Since this is not taxable income, I believe I don't have to file a 1040 this year. However, would it be advisable to file the 1040 anyway, because of the FAFSA? Can I...
View ArticleFafsa doesn't have my school.
I'm looking to apply on the FAFSA's website. Currently waiting to hear about graduate school admittance, so I want to add them. I applied at the University of Waterloo, but the FAFSA website seems to...
View ArticleChances of getting a scholarship?
I'm having a little trouble trying to grasp my chances of receiving scholarships and to what extent. I am currently a junior with a 4.0 GPA , second in my class, and working my way to a 2000/2400 sat...
View ArticleHow long does it take CSS profiles to reach colleges?
Hey guys, I was wondering how long does it take CSS profiles to reach colleges? I sent mine on 19th JAN and it still hasn't reached the college I have applied to yet. The deadline is 1st FEB and I am...
View Article$ for SAT/ACT/PSAT
Wondering if anyone knows of any 3rd party scholarships based on high (top 1%) SATs/ACTs/PSAT scores.
View ArticleFAFSA
When filling out the FAFSA as a student in Canada do i use my american social security number or canadian one? Because I am a citizen of America well!
View ArticleWhy does financial aid ask for the market value of your home?
Hello. I am currently filling out some financial aid forms, and why do many of them ask for the market value of your home? My home's market value is currently relatively high (600,000) but our income...
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