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Will Separated Dad's Income Be Counted at FinAid Time?
Question: My ex and I have been separated for 9 years but have never gotten divorced. My ex pays child support, but I have full …
Why Do Merit Aid Applications Ask About EFC?
Question: On a MERIT based scholarship, why do they ask for the EFC? My husband and I have been very frugal and have enough money…
Is Extra Income for Mom Worth a Higher EFC?
Question: My son has a decent financial aid package with a large grant, work-study, and subsidized Stafford and Perkins loans. (W…
We don't think we'll qualify for need-based aid. Do we apply anyway?
Question: We are a family that is unlikely to qualify for need-based financial aid. We are getting mixed signals as to whether we…
Help ... Our EFC is Way Too High!
Question: I receive disability payments but the online EFC calculator tells me that our family 's Expected Contribution is $33,00…
What Happens to Student Whose Parents Can't Pay for College as Expected?
Question: I will be a freshman at USC in January 2012. I never applied for financial aid because my parents said not to. However,…
Should Single Mom Use Savings or Loans to Pay for Son's College?
Question: I am a single mom with a son who is going to a state school in the fall (approx $18-20,000/year). I have $43,000 saved.…
Is it Unlawful for College to Use Profile EFC and Not Federal?
Question: My son did not receive any financial aid from the college he will attend, but he received a federal loan and work study…
Financial Help When Parents CAN Pay for College but WON'T
Question: I am a sophomore in high school and a very competitive student. When I graduate, I plan to attend a very competitive sc…
"Hiding" Assets from Financial Aid Officers
Question: We are not a wealthy family and should ordinarily qualify for a lot of need-based financial aid, but we recently came i…