If your student’s dream school didn’t show her the money, you might be considering appealing the aid award. If so, this article by college consultant Lynn O’Shaughnessy has some helpful tips.
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What a great offer! I’m so thrilled I’ll be able to attend XYZ U! Before you sign, though, you must ask one question: “Is this scholarship for all four years?” If the answer is yes, then you need to ask this: “Are there any conditions?” A great aid award is only great if it is for the duration of your…
Some colleges are really good at making a little look like a lot. Others are good at meeting students’ need. It’s up to you to figure out which bucket the schools that accepted your student fall into. Here are some critical points in reviewing aid offers:
Merit aid is often awarded based on GPA and test scores. Significantly changing your GPA is challenging, especially if you’re already a junior. So knocking it out of the park on the SAT or ACT is one of the best quick-fixes around for increasing your chances of receiving merit aid.
and rapidly! Just because the “official” federal FAFSA deadline for next school year isn’t until next June doesn’t mean you can wait. Why?