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nightfighter · 12-09-2009, 09:24 PM

Some surprises for me....

Actually having twins going at same time is more advantageous in terms of financial aid.

UMass and other state schools meet a much lower % of need/aid than private schools do.

Private scholarships only make up 3% of all monies available.

Some of the grants/loans have monthly payments that balloon in years 4,5,6, and 7......Know what all your payments are for the life of the loan or grant offered. FYI grants = loans.

You can negotiate with the schools' financial aid offices.... did not even think that was an option.

The forms are a PITA.... CSS is more invasive of personal data than FAFSA.

Was a very good meeting.

12-09-2009, 09:24 PM	#6
nightfighter Seldom Seen iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 10,543	Some surprises for me.... Actually having twins going at same time is more advantageous in terms of financial aid. UMass and other state schools meet a much lower % of need/aid than private schools do. Private scholarships only make up 3% of all monies available. Some of the grants/loans have monthly payments that balloon in years 4,5,6, and 7......Know what all your payments are for the life of the loan or grant offered. FYI grants = loans. You can negotiate with the schools' financial aid offices.... did not even think that was an option. The forms are a PITA.... CSS is more invasive of personal data than FAFSA. Was a very good meeting.
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