Time – Mark Kantrowitz
“The rules are changing this year, but the schools you list and the order you put them in can still affect your financial aid. You probably know that your income and assets are important factors in determining your eligibility for college aid. But did you know that the schools you list on the Free Federal Application for Financial Aid, or FAFSA, can also play a role? When students file the online FAFSA, they can list up to 10 colleges that they’re interested in. Most students list them in preference order.”(more)