Lack of information about parents’ financial means can cripple students’ eligibility for aid—sometimes leading young people to give up on going to college
Cheryl Winokur MunkGenerally, college students have a better shot at financial aid when their parents participate in the application process. But parents aren’t always willing or able to fulfill this need.
Lack of information about parents’ financial means, however, can severely limit students’ eligibility for aid, sometimes leading young people to give up on the prospect of college itself.
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