HUGE Post, but I really need help/advice

<p>Ray,</p>

<p>I do not believe that finaid offices would simply add the income of your mother and father together and assume you have $100,000 of income available in the same way two married people have $100,000. They would know that two separate households would have to be supported with this money. I would suggest that you contact some of the financial aid folks at these schools to see how they determine your EFC.</p>