[Finding financial aid for college]During a recent online discussion, Mark Kantrowitz, a leading expert on the college-finance process, joined me to answer this question. He talked about his new book, "How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid," which was the Color of Money Book Club pick for last month. Kantrowitz: The college will base its consideration of the appeal for more need-based financial aid on the difference in income from the “prior-prior” year to the current year. Kantrowitz: College financial-aid administrators are aware of the impact of the high cost of living in certain geographic areas. You could try appealing for more financial aid, but most colleges will not make an adjustment.

Source: Washington Post April 04, 2019 21:45 UTC