What questions should I ask the financial aid office at my chosen college?
You definitley want to find out about all the costs that the university will require you to pay, and you may also want to inquire about work-study programs if you need money. This is basically where you have the opportunity to work on the campus and you are able to attend, so it's an opportunity to pay for some of your education that way. Just what opportunities there are to earn money would be a good question to ask a financial aid officer. You may also want to ask them about the different kinds of Stafford loans, Pell grants, and other things that the government provides if you're not informed; if you haven't done the research or homework on financial assistance, you may want to ask a financial aid officer those types of specific questions.