Monthly Grab Bag: FAFSA vs. CSS, AI Anxiety, and Other Questions Keeping Parents Up at Night

College costs feel overwhelming—and this week on Old College Try, Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough open up the grab bag to tackle the real questions families are asking right now.From understanding the difference between FAFSA (federal methodology) and CSS Profile (institutional methodology), to how rental properties, LLCs, trusts, inheritances, and child support impact financial aid, this episode goes a level deeper for families who want to understand how the system actually works.They also zoom out to talk about the bigger picture:Is college still worth it with AI reshaping careers and majors?Why sticker price is misleading—and how families can still get strong outcomesWhy relationships, networking, and adaptability may matter more than everIf you’re trying to plan smart, avoid unnecessary costs, and feel less in the dark about the college funding process, this episode is packed with clarity, context, and practical insight.Connect with Us! Website: ⁠⁠https://collegeaidpro.com/⁠⁠Create a FREE MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidpro/ ⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro/ ⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ PLUS Get 15% OFF site wide with coupon code COLLEGETRY15 💸