Do finances sometimes affect merit aid awards?

crazed
Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:05:07 +0000

I totally agree with Lisares.

Older son, valedictorian 2 years ago, came up short on merit awards requiring Fafsa/CSS profile. EA is the best way to get merit money before those papers are even submitted. Did get a full ride at a school that he did not have to submit the above.

Child number 2, applying now, NO FAFSA or CSS for us. called those schools wanting it but they only want it for financial aid, not merit, so I am not volunteering any information. (Maybe I would if they asked ont eh fafsa how much money we lost in the stock market, equity in house as prices are down, etc…

Good luck to all trying to get decent merit money for our kids!