Advice on managing the scholarship process

Parents Forum
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<p>This is our family's first time through the college selection & scholarship process. We could really use some advice on how to handle the scholarship portion of the process from a few seasoned veterans. One specific situation involves an in-person conversation with an admissions counselor. If something is said verbally, how much can you rely on the statement? My daughters really like this particular university and the extremely encouraging comments have made them focus on this university's scholarship apps at the expense of other scholarship deadlines. </p>

<p>I'm all about "keeping doors open". However, they seem really excited about this opportunity and are obviously exhausted. I feel that we can trust this ac...he has been amazing. Yet, in these tough times, I'm a bit nervous. </p>

<p>Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to PM if you prefer.</p>

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<p>Also post in the financial aid forum.</p>

<p>Given the economic problems that all colleges are now facing, I strongly suggest that your Ds keep all options open. Even if the admissions counselor has promised a certain scholarship, things may happen and that counselor may not be able to fulfill that promise.</p>

<p>From recent experiences in which promised consulting jobs from normally reliable people have vanished, I also don't believe in banking on promised money until the check or agreement is in hand.</p>