At the very least, you would have married a wealthier person. However, if you find that you don't have all the money you need for college, don't despair. There are many forms of federal, state and other financial aid groups, including those listed on Web sites such as CollegeNET . You can see your specific numbers with one of the College Board's financial aid calculators . Unfortunately, most schools don't have enough grant and scholarship money to go around, so they may expect you to borrow money to close the gap.
Federal aid can be significant.
Don't pass it up for fear of filling out forms. Even if you're sure you won't qualify for aid, you must complete this application. Fll it out as soon after January 1 s possible, and mail it to the regional processor listed on the form. However, some require a separate supplemental aid application as well. You can usually get this form from your state's higher education grant agency or your guidance office.