Answer: No problem, you only need to sign up for the service you will need.
Answer: This is a big misconception, there are aid colleges give out that are not income based. If you don’t file the financial aid forms, you may be guaranteed to get nothing. We encourage every family at any income level to file the financial aid forms.
College selections plays a big role in the college financial planning process. We need to make sure that your student select colleges that’s a good fit for her/him academically and also financially for you the parents.
Answer: CPA is a tax expert and not a college planning expert. Although certain strategies work for tax planning, it may not necessarily help with college financial planning end. Tax Return and the FAFSA are two different forms that require different strategies and planning.
Answer: We will help you determine your Expected Family Contribution based on the Federal Methodology and Institutional Methodology calculations. More importantly, we will help you lower your EFC so that you can get or maximize financial help and then guide you and your student which colleges will offer you financial help.
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