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Originally Posted by Margies3

Thanks, QE, I'll check these out.

Unfortunately, no, we don't qualify for any financial aid so far. According to the FAFSA we make just a touch too much. Geesh! I wish they took into account the fact that we had a major incident recently (Walt's aneurism) that about wiped out any extra funds we had built up. I'm grateful that all of the bills from the aneurism are completely paid off, but at the same time, we're really having to scramble now to build our nest egg back up so we can eventually someday retire.

We live in Fulton County, so we're not on your in state list. I looked at your tuition costs earlier, but I'm guessing those were in state costs.

Do you have student housing? I didn't see a link for that anywhere?

Margie, I just read this, but I have a suggestion. If you haven't already, talk the the financial aid department of the school of your son's choice and explain the situation. They have the ability to override the numbers that come back on your SAR. If you have qualifying circumstances that aren't reflected on your FAFSA, alot of them will work with you to get more financial aid for your child.

Tabitha has attended Lee University two years and they revised hers both years. She is transferring to Lambuth University in Jackson, TN for her remaining time and the financial office there is working on her financial aid report. My husband has not worked since November, due to his accident. That info does not come up when you fill out FAFSA and they go by your W-2forms from the previous year, but you are paying for college from the current year's wages.

It would be worth a shot to check with some of them to see what they can do for you.