10 Important Questions to Ask When Picking a College

Ask the College Financial Aid Office

Get Your Teen into College Series

The financial aid office of any college is an extremely busy place. Therefore, you want to make sure you are prepared when you speak to them. As financial aid is a very complicated and long process, do not expect to come out of your first talk with them knowing everything you need to know. Get your base questions covered and have a number to call so that you will be able to ask more if your teenager chooses that school.

1. What is the total cost of the program including books, fees, tuition and housing?
2. What type of financial aid is available?
3. What is the percentage of your student body who receives financial aid?
4. Who do we contact in this office when we have a question about financial aid? Will that person get back to me in a timely manner?
5. How does my teenager apply for financial aid? Do you have everything we need here at this office?
6. Do you have a financial aid deadline?
7. When will we know if my teenager qualifies for financial aid?
8. Are there scholarships available through your college? How can he apply?
9. Is there a work/study program available at this college?
10. Which local banks do you work with for student loans?

10 Important Questions:

• To Ask Your Teenager
  
• To Ask the High School Guidance Counselor
  
• To Ask the College Admissions Office
  
• To Ask Students Who Attend the College
  

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