FAFSA 2016 Questions
Okay, since it's literally January 1, 2016 right now...Quick info: my teachers want us to fill in our FAFSA ASAP and give them proof that we did when we get back from break. Yes, I filled out some...
View ArticleIDOC student's non-tax filler's statement
I'm filing out my IDOC form and I don't have a job so I don't file a tax. For student's source of income, what am I suppose to write?
View ArticleInternational Student Cost
How much money can an international student get in any form (aid,scholarships or work) in University of Michigan Engineering? Is there a possibility to lower the cost from the estimated cost of $57,432...
View ArticleFinancial Aid and Family Size
We just did the FAFSA and CSS Profile for D2's sophomore year of college - school guarantees to meet 100% demonstrated need (no merit aid in package). D1 will be getting married next year so our...
View ArticleWhy does the FAFSA count 2015 Roth IRA Distribution if I made the...
Last year, I thought I would make more money than I did, so I put money into a Roth IRA. Then, I had some medical problems and needed the money. So, I withdrew my contributions. Now, the FAFSA has me...
View ArticleStudent Loan to Pay Taxes on Scholarships
Son owes over $1,000 income tax on scholarship $ he received in excess of qualified expenses. Problem is, these scholarships covered his R&B, so he does not have cash or liquidatable assets. Can he...
View ArticleI messed up.
During my first Quarter at Cal Poly Pomona I didn't really adjust as well as I wanted too. My major is Mechanical Engineering and I took 16 units as a first time freshmen. I went it with really high...
View ArticleRemoving schools on FAFSA to add more
Because of the 10 school limit I had to remove three schools from my FAFSA to add my three others. It says that the removed schools will not receive any subsequent changes made to my FAFSA, what...
View ArticleDocuments?
In the international student financial aid application I have to list specific expenses for utilities, household necessities and entertainment, among others. Could somebody explain exactly what these...
View Article1098T - enter info on student AND parent returns?
Hi, I'm doing taxes, using TurboTax. I entered the 1098T info as well as other info I have on expenses, scholarships, etc for college. That went fine. I did apply some of D's scholarship to R&B in...
View ArticleDislocated worker - is exclusion of assets graduated or a set amount?
Can anyone tell me whether the Dislocated Worker impact on EFC is "tiered"? And can you confirm that the only impact on EFC of being Dislocated is ignoring assets (I have read that on this forum)? We...
View ArticleDoes New School (particularly Parsons) give good financial aid?
There is little about scholarships for incoming students on their website and according to my FAFSA, my EFC should be 0. My family can't afford to pay $50,000+ a year for me to study there but I would...
View ArticleFAFSA EFC vs. IM & FM
I have been using Collegedata.com to look at college data for senior S1. On this site under a the specific college I am looking up it has a tab for "money matters" which says when applying for...
View ArticleQuestions about Questbridge
So I started my College Prep Scholar application last night, but I'm still a little confused about what it actually does if you get it. I known that you go to some kind of seminar and get help on...
View ArticleGrants and COA
Hello. First time parent doing this college stuff. I have a question and would like to know opinions, if it's good or bad. Our family EFC is super low. Was offered full tuition grant (no room/board) at...
View ArticleCSS Profile - Grandparents paid for HS tuition
Quick question regarding the CSS profile. My sister attends a private high school whose tuition is x. My grandparents covered the tuition, not my parents. Therefore, my answer to question FM-135A (How...
View ArticleUsing Florida pre-paid or out of state pre-paid
I know this is a very specific question and maybe one for people who are attending now but thought I would ask. We did the Florida prepaid college plan for my son who will be a freshman at Tulane in...
View ArticleGetting Cal Grant Award Before Acceptance
i logged into my Cal Grant page and saw that it had already given me a specific award amount for UC Berkeley (the school I listed as my top choice on the FAFSA). Does the award mean anything about...
View ArticleNo need, but still submit FAFSA for minor scholarships?
Is there any point to sending the FAFSA if our student does not need loans or work study? There is the possibility of departmental scholarships but I am afraid that if our financial position is known...
View ArticleHow do I ask a college to waive my application fee?
So basically I'm a poor college student, trying to transfer from community college to a four year college but the school I applied to said I need to either pay the application fee or email them my...
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