Do I Have to Report a House Held in a Family Trust on Financial Aid Applications?

By The College Funding Coach / July 6, 2026

The direct answer: possibly yes. If you are a named beneficiary of a trust, your share of that trust may need to be reported as an asset on the FAFSA…

Is It Too Late to Get Scholarship Money Before Starting at JMU?

By The College Funding Coach / July 6, 2026

The direct answer: it may be too late for some of James Madison University’s largest first-year merit scholarships, but it is not too late to make sure your family has…

Can You Tell FAFSA About a Recent Job Loss?

By The College Funding Coach / July 6, 2026

Yes, but usually not directly inside the FAFSA itself. Families should complete the FAFSA using the required tax-year information, even if that tax return no longer reflects their current financial…

How Does Military Retirement Pay Affect FAFSA and Financial Aid?

By The College Funding Coach / July 6, 2026

The direct answer: taxable military retirement pay is generally treated like other taxable retirement or pension income on the FAFSA. If it appears on the parent’s federal tax return, it…

Is there a company that will pay for vet school?

By The College Funding Coach / July 6, 2026

Yes, there are some employers and programs that may help pay for veterinary school, but families should understand the fine print before counting on this as a primary college funding…

Will My New Spouse’s Income Count on the FAFSA If He Is Not Paying for My Child’s College?

By The College Funding Coach / July 6, 2026

This is one of the most common questions remarried parents ask, and it can be frustrating when a new spouse has no intention of helping pay for college. Under current…