College Financial Aid Info/Experts

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2009-10-02 perkins loan:

Hi Priscilla, I don't know much about loans. I am more of a financial aid consultant in terms of getting aid to start with. You may actually qualify for grants depending on your income. You should

2009-09-24 self-employment:

Hi being self employed provides you with many potential benefits. The FASFA asks for Adjusted gross income which for self employed people is lower because you can deduct so much and w2 employees can't

2009-09-18 FASFA dependency:

Hi Becky, As you have found, FASFA is a complex world and there is no way to really help you via email. Independent status is very narrow and has nothing to do with your filing status. If you are

2009-09-16 Stepparents:

Unfair is the best word for it. It is not based on what you receive from your parents (including their spouses) but what you "could" receive. There is some twisted logic in that. The trust may actually

2009-09-15 Financial Aid:

I think you are in a tough spot. I think you will have to work and go to school at the same time, perhaps taking less hours. I just can't think of anything that you haven't tried. To file independent