Looking for input/tips/tricks, etc. on how to fill the financial gap to Cost of Attendance. EFC (which says for many I believe, that they can afford much more than they really can)....if all gets pooled-parent $ kids $, college funds, family $ etc, merit, talent & outside scholarships (most of which you don't know you get until well after 5/1), student loan of $5500....what if all of this does not add up to actual cost of attendance? How does the 'gap' get filled? Does the parent then take out the loan or the student, or is it cosigned? Which loans are better for education?
Looking for input, ideas, advice and some knowledge from those in the know or those that have 'been there, done that'.
Thank you!!
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