FAFSA assistance

Hello,

I have three kids one who graduated from a four year college, one who
went to cosmetology school and one who is still attending college. We
have received loans from filling out the FAFSA but mostly it states
that our EFC is way more than we could possibly afford. Are there
things that I am missing when filling out the FAFSA that is preventing
us from receiving financial aid? It is not that complicated of a form
basically you put in your income the student's income and some other
basic information. Should we classify our son as an independent
student? Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated.

Without knowing your financial situation, one cannot say whether you are
doing anything wrong or have any options to reduce it. Many people find
the EFC higher than they would want it to be.

As for classifying your son as an independent student, that's not your
choice. Unless he can answer yes to at least one of questions 48-55 he
is a dependent student for financial aid.




Steven B. Blank
College Financial Aid Consultants
29 Ives Hill Court
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203)250-7761


On 3/4/2008 3:51 PM, RBRIGGS74.DeleteThis@aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have three kids one who graduated from a four year college, one who
> went to cosmetology school and one who is still attending college. We
> have received loans from filling out the FAFSA but mostly it states
> that our EFC is way more than we could possibly afford. Are there
> things that I am missing when filling out the FAFSA that is preventing
> us from receiving financial aid? It is not that complicated of a form
> basically you put in your income the student's income and some other
> basic information. Should we classify our son as an independent
> student? Any tips or recommendations would be appreciated.
>