"Moneyman's Top 10 - a Greatest Hits"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 26, 2009
Seven years of memories, and a heck of a lot of blog posts...

"Calculating your Financial Aid"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 12, 2009
How we determine your Expected Family Contribution...

"The Tax Man Cometh..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 14, 2009
An update for those of you not pre-occupied with college admissions (namely, current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors).

"Getting ready for CPW"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 13, 2009
Fun, Frivolity, and Financial Aid... in four frantic filled days...

"Spring Means New Beginnings"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 10, 2009
The end of something, and the beginning...

"The letter is in the mail... (UPDATED)"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 18, 2009
Everything you wanted to know about financial aid is now in the hands of the US Postal Service...

"I Can See Clearly Now..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 19, 2009
All about MIT, Financial Aid and Tuition Announcements, and my (now removed) cataracts...

"Deadline, Schmedline"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 13, 2009
Think of it more as a goal or something to aspire to...

"It's February 2nd... Do you know where your FAFSA is? "
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 02, 2009
not to mention your CSS FInancial Aid Profile, International Student FInancial Aid Application, tax returns...

"Letter to the community on MIT finances"
by Daniel Barkowitz | November 17, 2008
As the economy continues to struggle, MIT announces our committment to financial aid continues.

"Requirements"
by Daniel Barkowitz | November 05, 2008
Financial Aid application information

"It's all about the money..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 22, 2008
Do you feel like "Money's Too Tight to Mention"?

"The Human Factor -- Kickoff of the Campaign For Students"
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 03, 2008
What is your MIT story?

"Re-search"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 23, 2008
Research in all its glory, from Extre-Terrestrial Genomes to Artisan Cheesemaking (with a little financial aid thrown in)!

"Scholarship Opportunity: Davidson Fellows"
by Matt McGann '00 | July 30, 2008
A look at a scholarship worth up to $50,000, and some past MIT winners.

"FASU 9 - Coming up for a breath of fresh air!"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 01, 2008
Financial Aid Status Update 9

"CPW Presentation - Friday 1:00 pm"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 10, 2008
Is it live or is it moneyman?

"FASU 8: Friday's Update -- just a little late (and Q&As)"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 07, 2008
News (delivered late) and answers to your questions.

"REPOST: Singing in Four Part Harmony -- Or What Makes up your EFC"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 01, 2008
Reposting "How we Determine(d) your EFC" (with updates)

"FASU 7 - Current status and future plans..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 01, 2008
The redcoats are coming, the redcoats are coming... errr, no I mean the pre-frosh are coming, the pre-frosh are coming....

"FASU6 - More Awards in the Mail, and CPW overview"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 27, 2008
Awards, CPW, appeals and other news in the 6th Financial Aid Status Update

"FASU 5 - Pie Charts and Student Aid Profiles"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 26, 2008
Financial Aid Status Update 5

"FASU 4 - Trying to Push Snively Off the Front Page"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 25, 2008
Help me push Snively to page 2! (and other important financial aid news).

"We are need-blind for all our populations..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 24, 2008
Need blind. No loans. What does it all mean (to you, to me, to the whole financial aid world)?

"FASU3 - More news and information"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 21, 2008
You never know who you might run into on the MIT campus.

"Real Financial Heroes"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 20, 2008
"For all that you do, this economy's for you..."

"FASU2(3D) - Decisions, Dilemmas and Documents"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 19, 2008
Financial Aid Status Update 2 (in 3D)

"Financial Aid Status Update (FASU) #1"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 17, 2008
All the news that fits...

"Letter Writing (or how 3 = 15 = 1)"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 12, 2008
"The letters are coming, the letters are coming..."

"Armchair Traveling"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 11, 2008
I count myself as a quasi-international. Although I am (and was born) a U.S. Citizen, I was actually born in...

"MIT's Financial Aid Enhancements are Released!"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 07, 2008
News on our financial aid enhancements for 2008-09

"MIT responds to Senators Baucus and Grassley's Request"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 04, 2008
Let me begin this post with a plea. I know all of you are eager and anxious to know about...

"Scholarship for future engineers"
by Melis A. '08 | March 03, 2008
Chance to win $2,000

"MIT's President Announces our Position on Financial Aid"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 29, 2008
Hi there! I know it has been a while, but I hope to end my silence in the coming weeks...

"Does MIT Offer Application Fee Waivers?"
by Bryan Nance | October 16, 2007
In a word, yes. Click through for the extended answer.

"Now What?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 07, 2007
Well, a lot of you may be wondering "now what?". I have answers...

"CPW Financial Aid Presentation"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 14, 2007
Here's a live CPW update!!! So far we have met with over 320 families individually to discuss your financial aid...

"Financial aid news & more"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 06, 2007
MIT announces costs & aid for the 2007-2008 school year.

"Davidson Fellows scholarship program"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 01, 2007
A great scholarship opportunity from the wonderful folks at the Davidson Institute for Talent Development.

"The Son of Updates"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 22, 2007
Some more news and updates...

"Some more updates"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 16, 2007
So, here are some answers to your questions, comments, complaints, and other general jibbing!!! First of all, please bear with...

"Some brief updates"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 13, 2007
Prospective Freshmen Financial Aid Application Process -- IDOC Update! MIT records may indicate that your IDOC information (2006 tax information,...

"The New Web Site is Live!!!"
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 03, 2007
We're live. Are you Memorex?

"Government Accountability Office (GAO) releases report on 568 Group"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 26, 2006
The GAO releases its report of the effectiveness of the 568 Group schools (MIT is one of these).

"So, Enough About Early Admission, Let's Talk about Early Financial Aid"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 22, 2006
Some changes in the Early Admissions market. What does it mean for Early Financial Aid?

"It's Not Apparent Who is a Parent"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 14, 2006
In which we discuss who actually is a parent.

"Come Play MIT-GO"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 08, 2006
Some statistics about Financial Aid at MIT.

"Congratulations, you've just won $1,000,000..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | August 15, 2006
In which you make the decision about how you would like to structure your winnings! Polls are open, vote now!

"The Outside Award Reward"
by Daniel Barkowitz | August 13, 2006
Changes to our Awarding Policy for Outside Awards.

"Don't Miss-Pell"
by Daniel Barkowitz | August 07, 2006
So, what is this Pell Matching Grant program anyway?

"The Mighty MITES Talk About the Myths and Realities of Financial Aid"
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 27, 2006
Hey all! So, for today's entry I thought I would offer you a copy of the presentation which I am...

"Were am I! Where are You? Weary are We!"
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 26, 2006
Of werewolves, weary financial aid professionals, and you!

"Academic Competitiveness Grants and SMART Grants"
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 25, 2006
Everyone repeat after me, "HERA is more than just a Greek goddess".

"Financial Aid Tracking Portlet Now Available"
by Ben Jones | March 09, 2006
You should now see it in your MyMIT account.

"Pell News"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 07, 2006
Today, we announced a major initiative to bring down the cost of college for students from low income families. See...

"And Answers to More Questions"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 04, 2005
I need to answer a backlog of questions left here during my absence, so here goes...

"Part 2 - Parent Contribution from Assets"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 04, 2005
On to my second post on the topic of how we determine your family's contribution.  The first post was on...

"Part 1 (long delayed) - Parent Contribution from Income"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 04, 2005
How We Determine Your Parent Contribution from Income

"Singing (again) in four part harmony."
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 30, 2005
Explaining our formulas for your EFC.

"October really is the cruelest month..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 28, 2005
Forget April. Why my month of October has been absolutely ridiculous. And now it is time to answer the backlog of questions.

"Myth #5: "The more I get in scholarships from other places, the less my parents have to pay to MIT.""
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 07, 2005
Outside scholarships save students money and help reduce the amount students will owe after graduation. But the one thing they don't do is reduce your contribution to your MIT education.

"Feeling lost again and the return of more questions answered"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 22, 2005
Hey all! I'm sorry this comment is coming after midnight tonight (I had planned on doing this earlier tonight, but...)....

"Myth #4: "This financial aid thing is something my mom and dad need to worry about...""
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 19, 2005
Whose application is it anyway?

"Myth #3: Need-based and full-need mean the same thing"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 14, 2005
If a school is need-based, does that mean I get all the money I need?

"Myth #2: Merit is better than Need"
by Daniel Barkowitz | September 12, 2005
Is money awarded based on merit better than money awarded based on need?

"Loan Note Signing Sessions"
by Daniel Barkowitz | August 29, 2005
If you are borrowing a student loan to attend MIT, either in the form of a Perkins or a Direct...

""One from Column A, and One from Column B""
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 21, 2005
2005-06 processing, 2006-07 planning, 2007-08 dreaming

"C-Span for Financial Aid Fans"
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 13, 2005
Watch the law take shape -- live!

"Insurance and more blog news..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 10, 2005
The on-line health insurance waiver is now up and running, and so are some new student blogs.

"The (e)bills have hit the (e)mail..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 07, 2005
Check your MIT email. Your ebill has arrived!

"The Life of a Busy Beaver"
by Daniel Barkowitz | July 06, 2005
There is no rest for the busy beaver at MIT. Read what we've been up to over in Student Financial Services.

"The Bill is Coming, the Bill is coming..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | June 30, 2005
Paul Revere never had to pay the college piper.

"Waive and Cosign (or is it Wave and Cosine)?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | June 10, 2005
Hey all! Several items of update. First off, I am back in Cambridge, having arrived during an eventful Wednesday evening...

"Rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors -- Your Award Letters are in the Mail"
by Daniel Barkowitz | June 03, 2005
Well as one year ends, another begins... Today we are sending out nearly 1200 upperclass student award letters. This is...

"Is there Merit in Merit?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | June 02, 2005
Interesting article in the Washington Post on the pros and cons of merit-based scholarships (as you know, MIT does not...

"It's STILL not too late to consolidate (although it almost is) / New loan interest rates for 05-06."
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 31, 2005
Today is the last day on which 91-Day Treasury Bills can be auctioned prior to June 1. Why is this...

"All Loans are NOT Created Equal"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 31, 2005
Time to talk a little about Alternative Loans. First let's make sure we are all talking about the same things....

"Update on the Federal Budget process for Financial Aid"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 26, 2005
Here is an update to where things stand on the Federal Budget end. This also updates you all as to...

"Another call to action... Be a STAR supporter!"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 26, 2005
As you undoubtedly know, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a Direct Lending institution, allowing you to borrow your student...

"Reading anything good these days?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 23, 2005
Hey all. Just a brief update since I am in the middle of reading. But reading is actually what this...

"Looking for a full scholarship? Want to be on TV?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 18, 2005
http://abc.go.com/primetime/scholar/ I'm going to watch it. Are you? Maybe next year they'll make me a judge! (A preview on the...

"Welcome to the e-bill."
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 17, 2005
It's time to talk about the bill. A couple of definitions to keep in mind first: MITPAY - MITPAY is...

"Whose education is it anyway?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 13, 2005
Several updates before I begin the main thread of today's post. First: Today I created two mailing lists. The first...

"And sometimes the changes you make can have great meaning..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 12, 2005
I just finished dinner with the kids, and am getting ready to watch the last regular episode of Survivor, but...

"Sometimes change is meaningless..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 12, 2005
If you are an incoming Freshman student, this message is for you! No grandiose ideas in the title. I know...

"Brief update - Award Letters Mailing for International Upperclass Students"
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 10, 2005
Just wanted to post a brief update for you all! Today we mailed 112 award letters to International students who...

"TOOOOOOOOOO much information..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 05, 2005
Today, I set up my facebook profile. I hope to have many friends (and eventually to upload a picture). There...

"The Right Hand DOES know what the Left Hand is Doing..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 04, 2005
A couple of other items of interest: For International Freshmen, we are providing copies of your finalized award letters to...

"Update on what we're up to..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | May 03, 2005
It's May 3rd and hopefully all of you who are planning on attending (new Freshmen, that is) have sent your...

"Hey, Graduating College Seniors (and Graduating Graduate Students): It's Not Too Late to Consolidate!"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 24, 2005
Something you should know if you will be finishing your undergraduate or graduate education in the next several weeks: you...

"Clearing the Decks (or the Desk) -- The Return of the Return of More Questions Answered."
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 22, 2005
Sorry all, between dealing with emails (over 200 a day), phone calls (don't even ask), questions from my staff, and...

"Presenting my CPW Presentation"
by Daniel Barkowitz | April 05, 2005
Hi there. Probably many of you regular blog readers are on your way here to MIT by now, either winging...

"When it feels like another logic puzzle... How to afford your EFC?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 31, 2005
Hi all. First off, let me say that I am really enjoying the feedback on the previous post. My one...

"More News IS Good News... And a Logic Problem to boot... (updated 03/30/05 - 5:00 PM)"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 29, 2005
First the news: Autumn was down over the weekend. It appears to be back up now! We mailed 100 awards...

"Satisfying Your Self Help Supplications (you try finding an "S" word that means questions)."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 28, 2005
So sorry for the sibilant subject line, but down to business. Many of you have had questions about how to...

"C U @ CPW"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 25, 2005
Hey all! Before I take off for the weekend, I wanted to give a brief description and highlight of what...

"When Your Dream Still Seems Out of Reach"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 24, 2005
OK, so your financial aid award has arrived (by the way, we sent 60 more decisions today), and you are...

"More awards in the mail. More to come on Thursday."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 23, 2005
Sorry I have been an absent partner... We have been VERY busy trying to keep up with the submission of...

"How We Determined Your Award"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 19, 2005
In order to answer some of the questions that I am sure will be coming, I thought I would describe...

"My quote for inspiration."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 18, 2005
This sign sits on my desk to remind me that I always have something toward which to aspire. Hopefully we've...

"The Letters are Out the Door"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 18, 2005
We just delivered the last letter to Mail Services and to our International carrier (the one with the yellow envelopes)...

"The Letters are Coming, the Letters are Coming"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 17, 2005
I guess in honor of Paul Revere (and by extension, in honor of Evacuation Day), I was put in mind...

"And they're off..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 11, 2005
What can I add (to this and this)? Not much. Except to say “Stay Tuned”. Much more to come from...

"The Best Laid Plans..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 10, 2005
So, this morning we delivered all of your financial aid letters to Admissions. Some of them are letters identifying what...

"URGENT! We Need Your Help... Help Save the Federal Perkins Program."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 08, 2005
Hey, we need your help to save the Perkins Loan program. Based on the most recent Federal budget negotiations (proposed...

"Decisions Mailed, Tuition Announced, The Return of More Questions Answered, and Opening and Closing Doors"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 08, 2005
So, it has been incredibly busy in my office. As you now know, decisions will be mailed by the Admissions...

"Verification Rap"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 03, 2005
All of you who apply for aid will go through a process called verification. In this process, we confirm the...

"One clarification to student contribution..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 03, 2005
Just wanted to offer one clarification on my student contribution post below. The numbers I gave ($1500 Freshmen, $2200 Sophomores,...

"The rest of the bunch... Parts 3 and 4 of your family contribution"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 02, 2005
So, much earlier, I began a post about how we determine your family contribution. I started the conversation by describing...

"Solutions"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 02, 2005
For those of you who want to know the answer to the Griddler below, here it is!!! You can link...

"We're not Big Brother (we're more like a friendly cousin)."
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 25, 2005
Jason Hernandez recently posted on one of my previous blog entries that: “I recently called into the MIT Financial Aid...

"Mitra's Blog and an interesting question"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 24, 2005
In her blog, Mitra addressed a question from Changelingpiper about the dilemma in whether to choose a full ride offer...

"Who Are You? (who who who who) I really want to know. Who Are You?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 23, 2005
So, it does occur to me that you haven't met some of the other folks who work in the financial...

"Reading, Reading and more Reading"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 22, 2005
While my colleagues in the Admissions office continue their Selection process, we in the Financial Aid area have begun our...

"For Upperclass (Sophomore, Junior, Senior) Students and Transfers"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 10, 2005
Not sure if any of you reading this blog are current MIT students, or if you are all prospectives, but...

"Another article worth reading"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 08, 2005
http://www.newhousenews.com/archive/obrien020705.html Questions? Comments? Have you followed these suggestions?...

"It's February 8th... Do you know where your FAFSA is?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 08, 2005
Well, its about three weeks (and a day) before our priority application deadline for financial aid for Freshmen, and I...

"Scholarships"
by Matt McGann '00 | February 01, 2005
It might seem like you've been doing nothing but filling out forms for the past few months. First, for some...

"Part 2: Parental Contribution from Assets"
by Daniel Barkowitz | February 01, 2005
First off, I need to say publicly that the Q-Man is my new personal hero! And also I need to...

"Early Admits? There's a letter in the mail to you... And some more of your questions answered."
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 29, 2005
Hi all. Some of you may be hitting this blog for the first time due to a caption on a...

"Seeing double? Time for a visit with the IDOC."
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 26, 2005
It's that time of year: where we try to operate in 2 years simultaneously. First of all, students arrive back...

"Interesting article from CNN on the 4 myths"
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 25, 2005
More coming on this later, but here is the url for the article: http://money.cnn.com/2005/01/20/pf/college/myths_0502/index.htm...

"Determining the parent contribution from income"
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 20, 2005
So, it’s time to begin part one of the breakdown of the individual formulas to determine your EFC, and we...

"Singing in Four Part Harmony -- Or What Makes up your EFC. "
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 12, 2005
I love to sing. It helps that I sing fairly well (or at least I like to think I do),...

"And even more answers (plus some IAP info)!"
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 11, 2005
First catch-up on some questions you may not have seen but have been asked and answered on the feedback pages:...

"Some more answers to your questions..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | January 03, 2005
More answers to some of your questions: Carlos asks "Also, besides the College Board form we (international [prospective] students) need...

"Is your PIN broken? How do you fix it?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 29, 2004
So, as of December 26th, the Federal government added some new complexities to the PIN. Now the PIN has challenge...

"PROFILE questions?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 28, 2004
Similar to the FAFSA question post below, this post serves as your opportunity to ask any questions related to your...

"FAFSA Questions?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 28, 2004
Given that the financial aid application season is now upon us, this section is for you to ask any questions...

"Do you want the 10,000 foot view? Or the extreme closeup?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 28, 2004
So now it seems time to describe how the determination of your financial contribution happens here at MIT. Suffice it...

"Take a look at the MIT home page"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 27, 2004
Today's home page features a profile of scholarship recipients at MIT and what a difference the generosity of our alumni...

"T minus 8 and counting"
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 25, 2004
So, January 1st marks the official kick-off of the Federal Financial Aid application season for 2005-2006. Are you ready? In...

""While visions of algorithms dance in their heads...""
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 21, 2004
So, many people have been asking me how I am going to be spending my time off during winter break....

"Answering some questions... Commenting on comments... Questioning some answers..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 10, 2004
So a bit of long overdue answers to your questions. Chetan's question was the following: “I recently came across a...

"It's not apparent who is a parent..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | December 10, 2004
So, in good faith, you’ve started the financial aid application process, you’ve gathered paperwork, gotten your pencils sharpened (or more...

"Armchair traveling"
by Daniel Barkowitz | November 15, 2004
I love to travel. I love the experience of anticipation, not knowing what you'll see around the corner or around...

"The History and Mystery of / Financial Aid / Is It What You Need?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | November 12, 2004
Hello all. Well, it is a Friday night and Boston is experiencing its first snowfall of the year. Early in...

"Waiting on PINs and PROFILEs"
by Daniel Barkowitz | November 10, 2004
Well, I have just returned from a very refreshing dip in the pool. MIT's aquatics facility is beautiful. If you...

"Data, more Data, and even more Brent Spiner"
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 27, 2004
So, I just finished watching a commercial for the next episode of Star Trek: Enterprise. Yes, I’ll admit I am...

"Can you really go to college for free?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 26, 2004
Can anyone go to college for free? Is such a thing even possible? We’ve all heard the story of students...

"Feeling "Lost"?"
by Daniel Barkowitz | October 24, 2004
OK. I'll admit it. I'm addicted to TV. Well, really to TiVo. By the time I get to start watching...