Question on the FAFSA

Just the word "FAFSA" almost makes me want to hurl Krak.

I don't know the answer but I have found that calling them they are pretty easy to talk with. Just use "John Smith" when they ask your name! LOL

krak...from my experience with the fasfa...it is what it is...for the year you had increased earnings your contribution will increase accordingly...like you point out...since it is a yearly thing next year as your income decreases so will your contribution to the childs education...you could try calling that headless monster but i would be surprised if you had much luck...but what the heck it couldnt hurt....keep us posted

The Financial Aid Offices at schools have the ability to exercise professional judgment in cases like this where the income from the previous calendar year is not expected to be again reflected in the year of a student’s freshman year on campus. Schools will ask you to write a letter of appeal for professional judgment to explain why your income will be different this year and then they will usually ask for documentation (pay stubs, etc) to show the discrepancy. The offices then have the discretion to make changes to your FAFSA to more accurately show the financial situation in the student’s freshman year. This professional judgment is often used in cases of job loss or salary modifications, medical expenses, and non-annual bonuses.

Thanks for the help! I guess it can't hurt to address this directly with the school.

DBL2 - Good luck to the Warriors this season. I see you guys have put together a really nice schedule!

You are welcome, I'm always happy to be of assistance.

The schedule will provide our guys with great competition each weekend. The always tough conference schedule plus those non-conference weekends this spring hopefully will prepare us well!