@Bart_Nathan - i’m just going to pose this question; not an expert in any way. But i am trying to figure out what you expect to get from filling out the FAFSA besides the opportunity for federal student loans for your children?
Federal grants really are for low income families; and schools that meet your needs are for high end high stats kids mostly; and the expected contribution is often more than the FAFSA efc. A huge majority of schools won’t cover your need; they dont offer grants, they expect you to pay for anything beyond merit with savings and student loans. ** some states have tuition grants I gather; ours does for incomes <60K.
I guess i’m trying to understand how the FAFSA will help you with paying for college when it sounds like you’re doing fine with finances now; not low income. (and i’m paying attention to see if anything could apply to us.)