FAFSA and Assets: What does FAFSA Look at? It’s important not to declare unnecessary assets on your FAFSA form, as this error could cost you dearly in financial aid. Knowing which assets are counted by FAFSA and which are not may also allow you to shelter your assets in order to m...
You should NOT request a deferral so that you can apply to a “better” school while having a safety net. This is unethical and, if discovered by your schools, could cause you to lose admission at both schools. If you get admitted to a school you aren’t excited to go to, you can ...