In the News: Students should know the pros and cons of living both on and off campus. Chapter 7 of 171 Answers: Mark helps us determine how our kids should go about understanding the academic requirements and steps that it takes to achieve the careers that they are considering, and decide whether or not they would want to stick with that relevant major in college. This week’s question is from a mom who wants to know if merit and need based financial aid would be available for a family if the parent makes over $100,000 per year. The answer is yes.   Don’t forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to:  Every episode of Your College Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit  and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button “See exactly what 171 Answers covers”.