Area universities and colleges are doing what they can to ensure college remains affordable for students and their parents, officials said.
Students and their parents provide information about their income through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Since the application draws on income tax information from the previous year, it might not reflect a job loss, said Susan Fischer, director of UW-Madison’s student financial aid office.
Fischer urges students from any school to give notice if their financial situation has changed. This goes for high school seniors who still are applying for colleges.