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If you’re self-employed, filling out the FAFSA can feel more complicated than it should be. Your income isn’t always straightforward….

You should fix mistakes as soon as possible, especially if they affect your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI).

Many families mistakenly report business value when they don’t have to, which can significantly reduce aid eligibility.

The key is knowing when negotiation makes sense, what to ask for, and how to ask without burning goodwill.

The “sticker price” of college is almost never what families actually pay. But the opposite mistake is just as common:…