<p>What should I put down for the parental contribution for my and my siblings' tuition on Chicago's financial aid application? Is it better to have a lower dollar amount to show that my parents won't be contributing much or a higher one to signify that they are already paying a lot for college expenses? In actuality, my mother has real estate assess that are not liquid (unable to sell property), but little cash.</p>
<p>*In actuality, my mother has real estate assess that are not liquid (unable to sell property), but little cash. *</p>
<p>these assets will still count.</p>
<p>It really doesn’t matter what your parents think they can afford to contribute. It’s what the school thinks.</p>