Should I apply to a better COLLEGE?
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If you apply for a better college you will get more financial aid. There is an equation FAFSA uses where they subract the your estimated family contribution from the full college tuition, including books, fees, and room and board.
So if you applyed to Harvard and Georgia Tech, assuming you get into Harvard, you would bet more money to go to Harvard than you would to go to Georgia Tech.
Also, there are ways to up your financial aid, one by filling out your FAFSA form and mailing it in before January 1st regardless of what college you're considering applying to say the financial aid deadline is. Two, where it tells you to list what other colleges you are considerinf on your financial aid for, don't leave it blank. Put down every rival of that particular college you can think of, because then the colleges will compete for you and you will get more aid. Three, sign up for work/study, because whatever the finacial aid won't pay for, the work/study most likely will. And finally, fill out every scholarship form you can find, I had a friend just fill out a bunch of scholarships hoping he might get a few extra bucks, and he wound up getting money back for college because he was the only person who took the time to actually fill out the form.
Hope this helps out, I too am looking for a little bit of financial aid because I will be going to college next year.
Oh and one more thing, don't be afraid to take out a federal student loan, they have very low (almost no) interest rates and it would not be a problem to pay it off, and I know of a lot of people who used their student loan to buy their first car or house because the interest was so low.
Should I apply to a better COLLEGE?The amount of Financial Aid awarded is based on the cost of the school.
The first item awarded in a financial aid package is typically a $2000 loan. So, if you go to Harvard, you "might" get some grants, but first you'll get a loan and college work study.
Get the proof about mom. Just have her doctor's office write a note and submit along with a copy of your 1040 that hopefully lists her as your dependent.
This should allow you to receive additional monetary awards to help with living expenses.
Good luck!
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