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Leah M BLeah M B Alum Member ⭐
in Law School Admissions 8392 karma

I'm still a little confused on how the process works with showing financial need when you are working full time. My FAFSA shows that I have a decent salary, but I'm single and so that obviously will go away once I start school - my salary will be $0 haha. Do schools automatically account for that? Do I need to contact admissions/financial aid to clarify it?

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  • acsimonacsimon Alum Member
    1269 karma

    I think they do, but your should contact admissions anyways. One thing is that I presume you’re not a dependent, and so that will significantly affect (I.e., lower) your expected contribution.—A.c.S

  • Leah M BLeah M B Alum Member ⭐
    8392 karma

    @acsimon said:
    I think they do, but your should contact admissions anyways. One thing is that I presume you’re not a dependent, and so that will significantly affect (I.e., lower) your expected contribution.—A.c.S

    Yes, I should have clarified. I'm 33, so over the 30+ threshold for dependency that most schools factor in.

  • gkoskigkoski Alum Member
    106 karma

    Hi Leah M B- They do consider the future loss of income as a part of calculating financial aid. You will have to contact financial aid at the school though, as they may have a form for you to fill out. Good luck!

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