A. College cost may vary greatly. First determine how much you have to pay for overall. Also how much does an apartment cost in the area. In other words how much will you have to spend of your own money. A. Probably not.
Every college has different financial resources and varied college aid philosophy and policy.
Thus your Aid offer will not be the same. Immediately after Jan. 1st. Go ahead and estimate your income. Priority filing dates vary. Some as early as February.