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I'm in the process of applying to colleges and need to provide information about my financial needs. I'm a bit unsure about what exactly qualifies as 'financial need.' Can anyone share examples of how …
I've already submitted my FAFSA, but I realized I made a mistake in my financial information. Is it possible to edit or update my FAFSA after submission? If so, what's the process for making correctio …
As I start preparing my FAFSA application, I'm a bit stuck on how to report my parents' income accurately. My parents have different types of income, including some investments and a small business. I …
I'm currently a high school junior trying to strategize the timing for taking the SAT. I've heard different opinions on when is the best time to take it to maximize both preparation time and applicati …
I'm just diving into the college application process, and I'm starting to get a bit overwhelmed with everything there is to do! I've heard a college preparation checklist can really help keep things o …
I'm currently working on my FAFSA application and have reached the section about parent financial information. I'm a little nervous about getting everything correct.
What are the key things I should k …
I've heard that some scholarships look for aggressive scholarship applicants, and I'm wondering what exactly that means. Is it about applying to a ton of scholarships or perhaps being very assertive i …
Hey, I'm in the middle of filling out my FAFSA and realized that I need my parent's signature to complete it. What's the best way to get this done? Do they have to be physically with me, or can it be …
I'm a bit worried about my chances of finding scholarships since I don't have a perfect GPA or a super impressive extracurricular record. I consider myself an 'average student,' but I still want to tr …
I'm starting to apply for scholarships and I'm trying to get a head start by preparing for the essay portions. Are there any commonly asked essay questions that tend to pop up across different scholar …
I'm currently applying for some scholarships, and many of them require a letter of financial need. This feels like such an important part of my application, but I'm not really sure how to approach wri …
I'm trying to prepare myself for negotiating financial aid with colleges. I know it's important to ask for more if the initial offer isn't enough, but how exactly do I approach this? Are there templat …
Hi all, I'm a high school junior of Filipino American descent and I'm starting to look into scholarships for college. I'm curious if there are specific scholarships available for Filipino American stu …
As a junior in a Texas high school, I'm starting to think seriously about college and how I can afford it. I know that there are specific scholarship opportunities for students attending college in Te …
Hello, I’m in the process of applying for financial aid and I’ve come across the term 'Low SAI' when filling out my FAFSA forms. Could anyone explain to me what this means?
I understand that SAI stands …
I've been hearing about 529 plans as a way to save for college, but I'm curious about any potential drawbacks. Are there any specific limitations or penalties that families should be aware of? How doe …
I've started looking into the financial aid application process and encountered something called the CSS Profile. It seems pretty important for applying to some schools' financial aid programs.
However …
I'm currently applying to several scholarships that don't have an application fee, and I want to maximize my chances of success. Are there common mistakes that applicants tend to make with these free …
I’m planning to apply for the Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship and I really want to make my application stand out. This scholarship seems unique because it encourages creative submissions instead of jus …
I'm a high school junior planning to start applying to colleges soon, and I'm specifically looking for scholarships available in the El Paso area. What are some good resources for finding these local …