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155. Myths About Financial Aid: Debunked & Real-Life Success Stories

April 18, 2025 • Dave Kozak

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🎓💰 Financial Aid Myths: Busted! + Real Stories That’ll Blow Your Mind

It’s that magical (and stressful) time—college acceptance letters and $$$ offers are rolling in! This week on College Knowledge, Dave Kak and Joe the College Pro are here to separate fact from fiction when it comes to financial aid.

💥 Think you make too much for aid?
💥 Believe every school meets full need?
Think again.

We’re dropping truth bombs, real case studies (hello, Notre Dame & Haverford), and insider tips that could save your fam thousands.

Hit play to decode the maze of FAFSA, CSS, merit aid, and more. Your wallet will thank you. 🙌

🎧 Bonus: Sneak peek at next week’s episode—ChatGPT takes on the broken college system. 👀🔥

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