6 Different Assets That Can Affect Financial Aid Eligibility
Prepare For College, LLC by Chuck Moore, CCFC, Al Hoffman, CCA and Gary Carpenter, CPA, CCA
Sep 21, 2025
18:57
Episode notes
Today we’re digging into a big question families always ask: Do my savings and assets hurt my child’s chances of getting financial aid?" Some assets do count; others don’t. And here’s a surprise, parent assets usually count for a lot less than student assets."
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