Front-loading?

Does anyone have any experience dealing with FA after freshman year? DD received Babson grant (need-based). I called them and asked if this is only for first year… They say it continue as long as the income doesn’t go up drastically. Can I take their word for it?

You don’t have to take their word for it. That’s what the Babson website says:
http://www.babson.edu/admission/tuition-aid/undergraduate/financial-aid/Pages/home.aspx

I met with the FA lady on the admitted students day. They confirmed that.