A Financial Aid Nightmare

allyse2001
Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:16:09 +0000

I agree with Northstarmom. The top schools will NOT give you need-based aid without filling out the Fafsa, as most of the top schools are starting to use the 100% need-based aid program, where financial ability to pay is not considered when a student applies. They give all money where they determine it needed. However, you are required to fill out the Fafsa and the CSS Profile by a certain date to even be considered.