Sometimes a family’s financial situation changes after they submit the FAFSA or CSS Profile, and the income reported on those forms no longer reflects their current reality. When this happens, colleges may be able to adjust the financial aid calculation through a process called Professional Judgment. This process allows financial aid offices to review special circumstances and […]
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What Families Need to Know About This Financial Aid Program As financial aid award letters begin arriving, you may notice an item called Federal Work-Study (FWS) listed on your student’s financial aid package. This need-based federal program can offer great opportunities for students. I’m a big supporter of the work-study program, but I’m not a
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A Step-by-Step Guide for Students and Families Receiving a college acceptance letter is exciting! We love acceptance letters! Soon after, the financial aid award letter arrives, which can be equally as important. While this letter outlines the financial aid a college is offering, it can also be confusing and difficult to interpret. Many families struggle
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Financial aid award letters are arriving, and many families quickly realize that some schools simply don’t offer enough aid to make attendance financially realistic. This can be frustrating—especially when the school offering the least amount of aid is the one your student most wants to attend. The good news is that financial aid awards are
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