FAFSA question for high income family - Page 3

mom6350 · 07-04-2009, 08:27 PM

You can make several versions of the common app to submit to different schools. I believe that you can answer questions like "will you be applying for need-based aid?" differently for the different schools.

dntw8up · 07-04-2009, 10:26 PM

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The common app. asks...which covers a lot of schools. How does one know which schools consider it and which don't?

Each school's website should tell you their policy. If it doesn't, ask, and then tailor your application accordingly.

dt123 · 07-05-2009, 02:09 AM

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having family financial details floating around at every school to which a student applies is dangerous, as all institutions are not equally diligent about protecting private information.

It is very easy to protect all your family financial information. Don't ask for any aid, even merit-based. Just pay the full price. Problem solved.

If on the other hand you are asking for a discount from full price using endowment and alumni contributions, it is reasonable to expect to reveal your own family financial situation.