About this episode

Shellee Howard and Jack Wang discuss financial aid, common mistakes, and strategies for families navigating college costs.

Think you make too much money for financial aid? Think again. In this episode, Shellee Howard sits down with college financial aid expert Jack Wang to uncover how colleges really decide who gets scholarships and aid. They discuss common FAFSA mistakes, why some high-income families still receive aid, how financial aid appeals work, and what parents need to know before their student falls in love with a college they can't afford. If you're worried about college costs, this conversation will help you approach the process with more clarity, confidence, and strategy.

People in this episode

Host: Shellee Howard

Guest: Jack Wang

Topics covered

• financial aid
• college scholarships
• FAFSA mistakes
• college costs
• financial aid appeals

Keywords

• financial aid
• college scholarships
• FAFSA
• college costs
• financial aid appeals

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