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"If we give misleading information, what is the tolerance before we get fined or go to jail? Is there a ballpark figure? We do not want to give all true answers." |
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Joe Roberto's - No Such Thing as a Dumb Question?
For anyone who missed the High School Financial Aid Nights - Spreading the Word presentation at the Fall Conference, Joe Roberto has created his own top ten list of the numerous questions he has been asked at the many, many financial aid presentations he has given.
So beginning with number 10:
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My mom and dad are divorced and my mom does not want to answer question #69 about age, can she put thirty-something for her age? |
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I was denied Financial Aid last year because of my parents information. If they are separated (but not really) for the next 3 years, until I graduate, what proof does the college need so I can get lots of money? |
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I have a large house pet that eats more than my husband does; can I use that pet as another family member who received more than half their support from the parents? |
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My neighbor told me to report low-income information on the FAFSA because there is only a 50% chance they will verify the information. Is that true? And, if so, what is the statute of limitation after we get aid and do not have to pay it back? |
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If we give misleading information, what is the tolerance before we get fined or go to jail? Is there a ballpark figure? We do not want to give all true answers. |
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On Question #100, someone filled out this form other than parents or student. Who will know? I went to a financial planner, who said he will fill out the FAFSA for $400 and if he does not put his name on it he would charge only $300. He said, "The financial aid people do not understand how important it is to get aid. They get paid not to give financial aid, and he will make sure our student gets aid". |
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If I work "under the table" part-time and make more doing that than my real job, do I have to report it anywhere? How do they know I am working two jobs? |
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I have been out of work for three years and only have to take care of my boyfriend (cooking, cleaning, running errands and sleeping with him). He makes a lot of money and supports my children. How much do I have to report on the FAFSA so that my son gets aid? |
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My parents hate filling out forms. Since I will be in college at the same time as my sister, can we make a copy of her FAFSA and put a sticky label over her name and put my name? |
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I am a dancer and part-time bartender and I make a lot of money. I only report $11,000 to $12,000 per year on my tax return. My daughter who is going to college lives with me in my house. I have two other children and a live-in babysitter who I support from child support. How much information do I need to give on the FAFSA? Also, one college needs a CSS Profile where I have to report my home value, vacation home and cars. If I report my assets in total they would be over $480,000. Does CSS give the information to the federal people and colleges? |
 
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