Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Stuff that financial aid looks at.... Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]EyelashWishes[/m] at 12:27 pm on July 13, 2008[quote]if your going to college, why not save yourself some money and live in a house with a few other students as well? or maybe live in student halls if their are any?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post loms30506 Posted at 12:26 pm on July 13, 2008 Okay, I'm getting ready to apply for college, which means that I'll need A LOT of money, so I was planning on applying for financial aid and trying to get all the help that I can get. What are some of the things that they look at?  I mean...  I'll be living single, with VERY low income and what not.

Replies JudeLaurence Posted at 9:11 am on July 15, 2008 To get more financial aid, you would have to have a lower income.  If the aid you get is not enough, you have to get scholarships. loms30506 Posted at 1:18 pm on July 13, 2008 How is it possible to get a lot of financial aid? Vintorez Posted at 12:33 pm on July 13, 2008 they usually look at your family income, unless you're declared an independent JudeLaurence Posted at 12:33 pm on July 13, 2008 Be sure to file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before your schools deadline.  (Should be sometime in the spring. They look at your income and your family's income, whether or not you have siblings in college, and the cost of the school you're applying for. HuffleHaire Posted at 12:28 pm on July 13, 2008 Family income. EyelashWishes Posted at 12:27 pm on July 13, 2008 if your going to college, why not save yourself some money and live in a house with a few other students as well? or maybe live in student halls if their are any? Natsy Posted at 12:27 pm on July 13, 2008 your family income i suppose xx All 7 previous replies displayed.