<p>I have some basic questions whose answers seem to vary from website to website. I want to get any experienced opinion on finances for college. </p>
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<li>How much are you allowed to loan per year?</li>
<li>How much aid do colleges usually give to regular middle-classers? (like i tried a FAFSA calculator that said my single mother with 77000 /yr income and 3 children would get no aid?)</li>
<li>How much did YOUR parents pay for college year to year compared to how much you yourself paid (jobs, etc). </li>
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<p>An answer to ANY of the above questions or an answer to any related questions you may have off the top of your head would be greatly appreciated! </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>