«Students now are applying to more colleges, there's more competition for admission and they want to
compare financial aid packages,» says Audrey Kahane, a college admissions counselor in the Los Angeles area.
I thought I did everything right: I submitted my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible, I completed the required documents, and
I compared financial aid packages from different colleges to find the perfect balance of affordability, quality, and potential for career advancement.
Not exact matches
One of the advantages of 529 plans is that they can have less of a negative impact to
financial aid packages compared to other accounts, such as a trust or custodial UGMA.
Begin the college or school application process, and
compare acceptance and
financial aid packages.