Lost job, no FA

mom2collegekids
Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:58:38 +0000

If the school won’t adjust aid based on the fact that dad hasn’t found employment then take the merit offers.

Another consideration. Once the dad finds employment, the family may find itself in “catch up” mode, with credit card debt, etc. They may find that having their child attend the merit aid school best in the long run so that they can use their funds to “catch up” rather than pay high tuition costs.