| Fafsa
I definitely concur that everybody should fill out the FAFSA, whether or not you think you're going to be eligible for financial aid. You just never know. We're living proof of that. At first glance, it would appear we are not within the income levels for need-based aid, but digging deeper gave us a considerable level of financial aid, which is helping tremendously. It takes little effort to fill out the form and it could reap big rewards.
Also, apply to your schools early, so that you are eligible for any merit-based scholarships. My dd was given a sizable merit scholarship, in addition to a talent-based one and had a lower GPA and test scores than a friend of hers who applied later. Rememer, the early bird catches the money.!!!! |