How much aid can I get realistically?

mom2collegekids
Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:50:04 +0000

You are not likely going to be able to estimate FAFSA EFC very well because of most of your parents’ income is from unearned sources (not a paycheck) . The calculations are tougher on income from stocks, pensions, SS, etc.

Also, using FAFSA EFC formulas aren’t going to be accurate for CSS schools, since they have their own formulas.

Have your parents use the Net Price Calculators on each schools’ website.

AND…what are your financial safety schools? Those are the schools that you know FOR SURE will be affordable (easily affordable) and that you and your twin would like to attend? Be sure to apply to those NOW as well, because those will likely be schools that give large merit scholarships and their scholarship deadlines are likely soon.