What Rising Seniors Need to Do Now to Maximize College Aid
Senior year is here—but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to make a major impact on your college costs. In fact, what you do this summer and fall could determine whether your family qualifies for thousands in institutional and need-based aid. Many families assume it’s all set by now, but that’s far from the truth.
At Diversified College Planning, we specialize in helping families like yours unlock every available opportunity for financial aid. That includes revising your Student Aid Index (SAI), pre-positioning assets, maximizing FAFSA visibility, and strategically choosing where to apply—before the first application is ever submitted.
Key action items for rising seniors include:
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Knowing your real SAI before the FAFSA opens
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Building a list of financial fit schools (not just academic or social fits)
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Understanding what merit vs. need-based aid you’ll qualify for
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Avoiding high-cost private schools that offer little or no aid
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Using competing offers to negotiate with preferred colleges
This window of opportunity is short—especially with the FAFSA opening soon and Early Action deadlines around the corner.
We also recommend exploring annuity-based strategies if your assets are disqualifying you from need-based aid. Learn more about those options on our Diversified Insurance Brokers annuity page.
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Want to maximize your financial aid before it’s too late?
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