My parents together make less than $90k annually from all sources and will be contributing absolutely nothing. I got my FAFSA summary back and not a single school would offer me aid, and more than half of the universities I selected are large private schools.
The videos are great. Should I not fill out the FAFSA if the family income is over, $250k? Is there harm completing FAFSA? I keep hearing different answers. Question is not from me. Could I call you for a 5 minute call. Again, a lot of information in a short period of time. This is really helpful.
How do private or state colleges handle the situation of low income - high investment balance? For example $30k of w2 income + $10k dividents per year while having $500k invested in stocks in regular taxable accounts. Thank you
This was super helpful and to the point. Now that I know where I fall on the chart regarding my personal income? How does owning a rental house other than my residence factor in? I have $400,000 equity. How does that change my eligibility for financial aid?
I just discovered your channel and am really enjoying it. Can you do a similar video for the max (reportable assets) for financial aid? Is it as straightforward as if 5.64% of assets > cost of one year college, then no financial aid.
Hi. One income and one child. I make $84,000. We live In NY but have $400,000 equity in a 2nd home. How do they factor the equity into my financial need? Thanks! This video was very informative.
why does my FAFSA form still “in progress ” even though i submitted everything and provided signature, and also received two letters that my and my contributor part was completed.. FAFSA still in progress
I have a quick question! does both parents need to create their own FSA ID? or just one of them need to create their own ID? Also, one parent must sign in the child's FAFSA form right?
Hi Ed, I find your videos very helpful. I have a question. I am financially supporting my aged parents (father is 85 years old, and mother is 78 years old). They have zero income and zero assets, so their entire financial support is on me. Is there any way to put this in FAFSA? My son is applying for Fall 2025 Graduate colleges. Pls give any guidance on this. Thanks much.
My parents together make less than $90k annually from all sources and will be contributing absolutely nothing. I got my FAFSA summary back and not a single school would offer me aid, and more than half of the universities I selected are large private schools.
Thank u very helpful❤
This Guy is an ABSOLUTE BLESSING❤ So succinct and informative!! Thank you so much ED.
The videos are great. Should I not fill out the FAFSA if the family income is over, $250k? Is there harm completing FAFSA? I keep hearing different answers. Question is not from me. Could I call you for a 5 minute call. Again, a lot of information in a short period of time. This is really helpful.
How do private or state colleges handle the situation of low income - high investment balance? For example $30k of w2 income + $10k dividents per year while having $500k invested in stocks in regular taxable accounts.
Thank you
This was super helpful and to the point. Now that I know where I fall on the chart regarding my personal income? How does owning a rental house other than my residence factor in? I have $400,000 equity. How does that change my eligibility for financial aid?
Very excellent information. Thanks for providing this so clearly.
Thanks for the info, Ed!
I make less than 30k a year and my state college believe i make to much which heavily reduces my financial aid and this is ridiculous.
Great info. Columbia HS '25
I just discovered your channel and am really enjoying it. Can you do a similar video for the max (reportable assets) for financial aid? Is it as straightforward as if 5.64% of assets > cost of one year college, then no financial aid.
Same question. Do we just add 5.64% of assets to our income to recalculate SAI?
Basically.. full financial aid if family income less the 50k .. does it matter if it’s , 2 income or one income & how many kids in family ? Thxs
Hi. One income and one child. I make $84,000. We live In NY but have $400,000 equity in a 2nd home. How do they factor the equity into my financial need? Thanks! This video was very informative.
no good. same here 62 k a year and a rental 200 equity. i got just 1400 financial aid
Love how you simplified this process. Thank you!James Caldwell High School 2025
So you get no fed/state aid if you make >100k - < 150k.. even if you have 3 kids going to college ?
seems to be the case, unfortunately
why does my FAFSA form still “in progress ” even though i submitted everything and provided signature, and also received two letters that my and my contributor part was completed.. FAFSA still in progress
I have a quick question! does both parents need to create their own FSA ID? or just one of them need to create their own ID? Also, one parent must sign in the child's FAFSA form right?
can be both or just one
Thank you! SAN Homeschool 2025
Hi Ed, I find your videos very helpful. I have a question. I am financially supporting my aged parents (father is 85 years old, and mother is 78 years old). They have zero income and zero assets, so their entire financial support is on me. Is there any way to put this in FAFSA? My son is applying for Fall 2025 Graduate colleges. Pls give any guidance on this. Thanks much.
Bubble burst! But I appreciate the information early on. - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Class of 2025
Thanks for the details; West Morris Central High School 2025