Notify colleges if I updated the FAFSA?

Paying for College
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<p>Is it advisable, even if not required, to notify colleges about an updated FAFSA? In this case, our expected contribution actually went up by $1,000 bc we underestimated our income before we actually filed, a week ago. </p>

<p>We've received packages from two colleges to which my son was accepted, and others tell us the packages are on the way.</p>

<p>Is there any way I can estimate how the package would change (aside from expecting more from us overall if the EFC went up?) </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>You do not have to tell them that you updated your FAFSA - they will catch the change. It may or may not affect your aid package. Because aid offices are notoriously short-staffed, it can take awhile before the changes are made … so it wouldn’t hurt to contact the aid offices in a few days to find out how much your aid will change, if at all.</p>

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<p>Thanks, kelsmom. You truly are a super moderator!</p>