<p>right now, I'd only have to pay 10%. However, my parents are getting new jobs which would push us over the threshold. how apt is financial aid to change? does this mean that I will only be saving in the first year? jeez, does this mean the new jobs aren't even worth it? (note that these statments/questions assume I get in... which I am definitely far from assuming)</p>
<p>Harvard looks at the "big picture" when it calculates financial aid. If you qualify for some financial aid the first year, it is likely that you will get financial aid in future years, if your family's financial situation has not changed all that much. Any which way, you will need to resubmit the Profile each year. It is not as simple as just thinking about 10%.</p>
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I'm thinking about 10% because of harvard's new policy
I'm saying after the first year, my family will be over the 180k line. does that mean my finanicial aid will change drastically?
how much will a family with 181k have to pay compared to another family with 179 k?</p>
<p>Not much difference between 181 and 179.</p>