How to maximize financial aid
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There are programs for high school students as well. In my state they have a running start program where they can start college in their Jr year in high school fully funded minus books and fees and...
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What would have happened if you went to a community college and got C/B grades? Would you have had a hard time getting into a "decent" college? For example, you are qualified to get into University...
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This one is pretty big why not consider a community college your first two years that would save you a ton of money instead of going straight to the university. As "mrdeal2015" said nothing wrong...
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go to a community college first two yrs. transfer after second yr. credits will transfer. I'm a doctor now so it doesn't matter which college you go to. it's all about the gpa
How to maximize financial aid
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I went to school with a guy. He had free ride. His parents had put away$100k. He expected that money as his. Not sure if his parents gave it to him or not. But he was kind of a mess my...
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I just knew there was a horizon and thought it went back a couple years. At any rate, "cash" is self reported.... so if you drain Jr's accumulated cash accounts say 1-2 years before FAFSA, there's...
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No need to guess regarding the assets. FAFSA tells you exactly what they consider:
https://fafsa.ed.gov/help/assetnetworth.htm
In terms of how the amount is determined, that is,...
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I've thought the same thing but looking at more of the protecting asset angle - for example - if you have a savings account in the kids names, maybe take that $$ out ("off the grid") a couple years...
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I'd shoot for an in-state public university unless scholarships provide other alternatives. I'm not sure what people expect with extremely expensive schools other than more money in but not always...
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You've got plenty of time and there are LOT of legitimate resources out there. Go do some reading, check out a book or two at the library, etc. Avoid anything gimmicky (it's too good to be true) and...
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All I can speak to is 25 years ago.... My sister was valedictorian. She got $500 scholarship and in state tuition. Not very much at all. My parents are middle class. I went to a military...
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Hi
My sons are still 12 and 14 years away from college, but the more I think about it, the more worried I get. I am not one of those people that save for goals. I save ALL the time, and when...