John W. Schoen, Sr. Producer at MSNBC wrote in "Parents face pitfalls on path to college aid," on August 2, 2006, that with the rise of the cost of college tuition, in some cases, parents are shifting their assets to improve their chances for financial assistance, and this is risky because if you lie, it's a crime. He suggests several ways that work, and what not to do.
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