However, if family circumstances do not change significantly, the award will be similar. Students who do not receive aid in one year may apply in subsequent years. A family may choose to borrow against an IRA account, which would inflate income. A parent may receive overtime payment, which will inflate income. The family may now have only one family member in college, but there were two family members in college the previous year.
Transfer students follow the same procedures as freshmen.
Yes, you may use one of several options to obtain an estimate. Additionally, you may call or visit our Financial Aid staff, who will personally assist you with an estimate of your financial aid eligibility and discuss various payment options. If you are applying for Early Decision, then you may visit the CSS web-site to complete the Profile form online, which will be used by the Office of Financial Assistance to determine an early award decision. Meredith College's CSS code is 5410. Meredith College has a limited amount of these grants, and awards are provided only to the neediest of students.