Strategy for Zero FAFSA EFC with high CSS net worth

thumper1
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:12:40 +0000

@bobo44

This student has $20,000 in parent contribution per year, and a $6000 Direct Loan…which is way less than half the cost of the schools you listed.

My kid had FAR better stats when applying to U of San Diego in 2005 when it was far less competitive for merit than it is now. She didn’t get one dime of merit aid. Zero.

With a $26,000 budget, this kid needs about $30,000 to $40,000 in something to pay the balance.

With a $26,000 a year budget, why isn’t this student looking at public universities in his or her state of residence?