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Ask the King: Does the Excelsior Scholarship equal free tuition?

This is Steve Dwyer just giving an update on the Excelsior program from New York State. It does offer free tuition for a SUNY or CUNY.

However, the student is still responsible for fees and room and board, which still can be up to $20,000 that a student would still have to pay for.

Please check out – Times Union: Tuition-free Excelsior Scholarship doesn’t mean debt-free

https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/Tuition-Free-Excelsior-scholarship-first-graduates-16205112.php

Ask the King: Comparing College Offer Award Letters

Dear King,
My daughter has received half a dozen financial aid award packages with some colleges offering more aid than others. If cost alone is our deciding factor, should we choose the college that offered the most financial aid? What else are we missing?

Ask the King: Can I Pay Student Loans During COVID-19?

Dear King,

I’m fortunate enough to be able to work from home during this time, which means I am lucky to have a steady income. Although my student loan payments are suspended, should I continue to pay them off or save money?

Ask the King: If My Financial Situation Changes, Can I Update My Student’s FAFSA?

Follow these steps to help make adjustments to your student’s financial aid.

Ask the King: Does College Tuition Include Books?

Dear Financial Aid King, I received my financial aid decision, are my books included in the cost? Sincerely, Library Lover Dear Library Lover, That’s a good question. Probably until this point in your education, your materials and books were always provided to you. I hate to tell you — not so in college. Most colleges … Read more

Ask the King: How to Recover Your FSA ID & Account

What to do when you’ve lost your FAFSA ID

Ask the King: What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?

Before you get tired of acronyms, let the King explain for you.

Ask the King: Should My Child Work During College?

Dear Financial Aid King, My student is eligible for federal work study, but they are worried it will take away time from their studies. Should they take it? Sincerely, Overworked Dear Overworked, As Rihanna, says, “Work. Work. Work. Work.” The answer to that question is yes! It is well known that students who get involved … Read more

Ask the King: Why do I need to involve my parents in filing the FAFSA?

Dear Financial Aid King, I am 18 years old. I live at home with my parents, but I am very independent. Why do I have to involve my parents in filling out the FAFSA form? Signed, Independent Dear Independent, Ah, sweet freedom. But you are only considered an independent student if you are 24 years … Read more

Ask the King: Talking to Your Child About the FAFSA

Dear Financial Aid King, My daughter wants to be included in filling out all of the financial aid forms, but I don’t want her to know how much I make. What do I do? Signed, Concerned Dear Concerned, Yes, you changed her diapers all through those baby years, but she’s older now, and I get … Read more

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