<p>do colleges take into account the title your parents hold when they determine how much money they give you? my parents used to make a lot of money, but recently started their own company that really ate up all of their savings and most of their salary now (also, my college fund…). it’s the kind of thing that pays out big in the end, but they have no money for like 8 years in the process. will colleges have no sympathy for me when they see “CEO” under my parents names, or will the numbers prove i really do need financial aid?? i’m applying to stanford early decision so we’re talking big financial aid!!</p>
<p>I don’t think it matters, but just in case it did I think I would call myself “small-business owner” rather than “CEO” in your situation.</p>