Need Access--how exact does it have to be?

[brickmanli]

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I just started to tackle the Need Access app, it's really getting on my nerves. For example, there is a question asking for the total amount of financial aid I received in college. I got a full scholarship from an alumni but the school continued to accept my PELL grants, so should I take account of everything?

There's also a question about total monthly credit card payments, how am I supposed to answer that? Average for all the years in college?

My question is, what are the consequences of mistakes made because of complicated and unclear instructions (you'll realize it once you start to fill it out)? As long as I make an estimate about expenses and old financial that is reasonable (because I don't have all the documents), I won't be audited or anything right?

What should I put for future income? Would putting zero best maximize my grants?

Just answering one of my questions would be grreatly appreciated.

 

[lilninja]

I think the total monthly card payments is what you are currently paying each month. (if you are carrying a balance).

Are you talking about the FAFSA? It is kind of general, but you just do the best you can, I don't think that you can do wrong unless you overlook something major.

For future income, most people will probably not be working much through school (odd jobs in the summer or part itme maybe) but I think it's safe to put zero. As for getting grants, good luck - med schools are usually doling out the grants like colleges. I think subsidized and institutional loans are the best they can do for most people. (I suppose I am only basing this on what i am doing, which is a private school in CA, so it might be completely irrelevant). If so, sorry for babbling, it is early. 🙂

 

[vyc]

does anyone have a list of schools that require needaccess?
i know dartmouth does...
and harvard too?
i'm confused.

if we filled out the Profile, do we need to do needaccess too?