Visiting the Financial Aid Office  The following are some questions the parents may want to ask the financial aid officer: 1.  Will applying for financial aid have any impact on admission decisions? 2.  What costs does the college budget cover?  Are transportation and personal expenses included? 3.  How is financial aid awarded? 4.  What happens after the freshman year? 5.  When do students learn about their financial aid package?  Are there any extensions? 6.  What are the financial aid application procedures and deadlines? You should prepare a list of questions before the visit.  It is a good idea to make notes of your visit to refresh your memory later on and to jot down any lingering questions.   Return to Education Startegy