Financial Aid Planning and Controversy




Your College Concierge show

Summary: In the US over the past few months, there have been several incidences of fraudulent behaviors involving parents of college-bound high schoolers. Recently in the state of Illinois, it was discovered that some upper-middle-class and high-income families had been using strategies to get their children to receive federal financial aid when they otherwise would not have qualified. In our episode today, Carla and Peter review what happened and tips on receiving financial aid, even if you think your family won't qualify due to your income level.