Financial Aid Research by Samuel Rumambi https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw Myth 5, 6, 7, & 8 en-us 2018-01-08 14:50:35 UTC 2026-01-03 09:01:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Myth #7: I am going to pay for college myself, so it doesn't matter how much my parents make. justinbur_41460 https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219372252 Truth: Most need-based financial aid is based on parents' income and assets. Most schools require students to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for need-based aid. That form asks for parent's income information.]]> 2018-01-08 14:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219372252 Myth #5 You can get more scholarships or financial aid for college by paying someone to search for you. samuelrum_61461 https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219372261  Truth: Beware of any group or individual that guarantees a scholarship or financial aid if you pay a fee. These groups utilize high pressure tactics to get parents to pay for a service they don't need. There are many very good, free scholarship and financial aid sources. ]]> 2018-01-08 14:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219372261 Myth #8: You can wait until you get accepted to a college before worrying about financial aid. justinbur_41460 https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219374414 Truth: Most financial aid is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Planning should start junior year for what sources of financial aid you will apply to. There are some scholarships that are available to juniors, so starting early may mean more money for college.]]> 2018-01-08 15:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219374414 Myth #6 I'm expecting to receive a lot of scholarships, so I don't need to apply for aid. samuelrum_61461 https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219375507 Truth: Apply for all types of aid: scholarships, grants, work-study opportunities, and loans. If your final tab after paying tuition, fees, books, room and board, computer, etc., is completely covered by our scholarships , you can turn down the other aid. Also, in the unlikely event that you need to switch schools unexpectedly, you've already secures some aid towards your potential new school. ]]> 2018-01-08 15:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219375507 justinbur_41460 https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219379658 2018-01-08 15:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/samuelrum_61461/8h8mgwifsscw/wish/219379658