Merit- and Need-Based Aid: Qu'est-ce que La Difference?

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Subject: Merit- and Need-Based Aid: Qu'est-ce que La Difference?

Learning about the difference between merit- and need-based aid.

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No April Fool's Joke Here...Merit Aid and Need-Based Aid ARE Different

You may THINK you deserve need-based financial aid, but a certain university thinks differently.

That is, financial need is not determined based upon what a family feels like they can or cannot pay for Colleges make that determination.

And, when it comes to merit-based aid, well, that's pretty much at a college's discretion as well.

Sometimes the two types of aid go in tandem, so knowing the difference between the two is important.

And that's nothing to joke about. Learn more here.

Merit-Aid Pre-Read: It's Not Just for Athletes Anymore

Back in the day, student-athletes could get a financial aid pre-read that would help them get a clearer picture of what their funding would look like.

The good news is that the pre-read is not limited to athletes any longer.

At least two colleges including The College of Wooster and Whitman College have now begun to offer merit aid pre-reads for applicants who request them, regardless of their athletic qualifications.

Learn more here.

What's Up Ahead On The Road...

Tips and Tricks for Paying For College with Ron Lieber

New York Times columnist and author of The Price You Pay For College, Ron Lieber, is joining us once again! This time, Ron and a parent panel from our Paying For College 101 group discuss appealing financial aid, and finding merit scholarships on April 7th at 8:30pm EST.

My goal is to provide affordable services, insightful information and a support system so your family can make more informed decisions about college.

Feel free to respond to this email with any questions you have.

Debbie Schwartz

Founder, Road2College

I'm a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I'm working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions.

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Debbie Schwartz, Road2College, 19072, Narberth, United States

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Subject: Merit- and Need-Based Aid: Qu'est-ce que La Difference?