<p>First post on CC. My D is interested in Dartmouth. I went on the cost calculator and found that my investments I am planning on using for retirement are being calculated as possible funds for tuition. When I lower or remove them I start having good financial aid help. Does anyone have advice on what Dartmouth considers retirement savings? Do they have any flexibility with this? Love to get advice on how to navigate this.</p>
<p>Typically, retirement funds is a reference to 401-K, Keough, or SEP accounts. If you are holding monies for retirement in a savings (money market, cash, or other) or investment account (mutual funds or equities), then those will be calculated as available for college expenses.</p>