FAFSA tips with a lot of dependents

bgbg4us
Mon, 07 Oct 2019 23:57:07 +0000

when you go to a school that doesn’t give out institutional grants (like many many state public schools) - how can you appeal your FA award? they are giving nothing because they have nothing to give.

something to think about as your kids move farther along: there’s the American Opportunity Tax credit (up to $2500 back) if your income is below $180K. Also, room and board can be cut quite a bit by living off campus. (Many freshmen are mandated to live on campus their first year, but once that’s over it can really help).