How can we get more money from the college for my son?

Question:

my son will enter college next year. He has recieved appx 10,000 in scholarship money. That leaves his mom and I with a balance of about 26,000 to come up with a year. His mom and I are separated pending diverce and the financial aid pkg is based on her income. She is a lawyer who makes too much to qualify for little if any financial aid. My son is a terrific wrestler who will wrestle for his school next year, however it is a div 3 school so sports money is not available. Could someone tell me if it is unusual to talk to the finanial aid people or the wrestling coach after the aid decision has been made? Do I have any other avenues to explore to get more money for my son? To come up with 26,000 a year is a stretch for his mom and I. Please advise

Answer:
Hmm, most people I know that go to college have a job help paying for it. If you all help together its a possibility. Or seek a personal loan at the bank

How old is him?
Does he is a dependend or independent student?
Does he qaualify for a scholarship ?
Does anyone is in University?
Does he qualify for a minority?
Does he had ADD?
One solution is for him to claim alienation with his parents that way he will be see it as an independent student and mom will not be counted on his financial aid papers.

anything in the name of education...

after checking all that talk to you financial advisor in the local collegue just to have a general idea there are also variables like a new computer that can help you increase the cost of attendance and qualify for loans or grants dont forget the about the state grants.
If you want e-mail me I can provide you with more details about this issue.

and by the way sorry about your you divorce

How can we get more money from the college for my son?

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