@CaMom13 I do have a checking account with a reasonable amount of money-- about 5,000 from working, and my family owns about a 250,000$ house. Other than that my family has no other assets (no stocks etc). Are those combined assets really enough to jack up my EFC?
@austinmshauri no, my dad is turning 64 this year and is going to wait until social security benefits kick in. I have already contacted the financial aid offices