Paying for College

One of the schools I am applying to (Smith college) has the following question on their CSS profile extra documents: "How much of your 2021-22 educational costs can be paid by parents or relatives?"

I …

This is more of an FYI. It was such an involved process for me that I wanted to potentially save time for another student.

If your guidance counselor got you a hardship waiver AND you didn't take the S …

Hello,

Most of the schools I am applying to are on the East Coast while I'm on the West. I really want to go to schools in New York, but when I compare the cost to the schools near me I know that I an …

While still meeting the January 1st deadline, is it advantageous to submit FAFSA early?

I am a:

High school senior graduating 2021

Will be college freshman 2021-2022

Given that FAFSA requires information from the previous year, is there a way to indicate changes in income for the present year (2020)?

I only know for sure right now two schools I am applying to. Should I submit the 2 schools now on the FAFSA to get it in there, or wait until I have all 10 of my schools? I saw in there you can add a …

I applied for and submitted my fafsa, but i am deciding to apply to a school that I didn't list in my fafsa. If I end up going there, Will i still be eligible for financial aid to the school I didn't …

I am planning on applying to Universities which are highly competitive for the major I have opted for (Computer Science). My GPA and Extra-curriculars are above the general level of students who apply …

Two college offers. Appealing aid at Univ of Delaware. Already appealed merit aid. FAFSA is no different and no true covid 19 circumstances can I still appeal need based aid for Fall? How do I ask for …

When should I fill the CSS profile if I plan to attend college in fall 2022?

I've been stressed out over this form, it was brought to my attention that I may need to wait to fill out the form, I'm really confused about whether or not I need to fill out this years form. It's my …

hello! upcoming junior here! :)

my dream school is georgetown university but i know that i can't afford the tuition on my own. i'm worried that all my hard work will mean nothing if georgetown doesn't …

How to know if a college is generous in giving need-based aid and merit aid?

I have a fairly high ACT score and GPA (34 super score, 33 composite, 3.9), I have several leadership positions in organizations, and over 100 hours of community service. I want to apply to schools th …

After my first year of college, would I be eligible for in-state tuition costs? or will I have to pay as out-of-state every year?

I'm a Junior and heard that the FAFSA potentially runs out of money the later you fill it out, so I was wondering when it initially opens for rising seniors, class of 2021?

So do they take the rest of the money back?

I’m a junior and am definitely going to need financial aid. I heard I have to fill out the FAFSA but I don’t know when or how! Any help would be appreciated.