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2023-2024 FAFSA Changes: What You Should Know About!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 26, 2023
With October comes the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 school season! This year, the application has a few updates, including some big FAFSA updates thanks to a bill that passed in December 2021. Read on to discover what major changes the FAFSA form has in store as well as …
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How COVID Affects Work Study Jobs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the stay-at-home orders, colleges across the U.S. have shut down their campuses. Faculty are conducting virtual classes from their own homes. These total campus shut-downs are preventing students from performing their work study jobs and getting paid. Many students depend on this additional income to help them …
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How to Apply for Coronavirus Relief for College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
If you’re in college or have recently graduated and have student loans, you may be wondering how your loans and financial aid will be affected in the coming months in response to the coronavirus. Do you have to apply? How do you apply for coronavirus relief? What will you receive? We cover the needed info …
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Coronavirus Aid: How COVID-19 Affects College Finances

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
As a student or recent alumni, you might wonder how COVID-19 affects your colleges finances. Is there coronavirus aid available? Do you qualify? The quick answer: it depends. Here are some facts you need to know: Most Students Keep Their Financial Aid… Colleges have switched over to online courses, but this has not affected financial …
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The FAFSA Simplification Act of 2019

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Every year, thousands of college-bound students lose out on financial aid by not filing the FAFSA. Many are intimidated by the complex questions they encounter on the FAFSA. If you’ve filled out a FAFSA even once, you can empathize. It can be confusing and yes, intimidating too. It is especially cumbersome to new filers. Given …
What does the FAFSA stand for and how do you apply to the FAFSA?
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What Does The FAFSA Stand For?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you start researching financial aid options for college, one term you’ll come across a lot is ‘FAFSA’. Understanding what FAFSA stands for is important as it is the key to unlocking more financial aid. So, what does FAFSA stand for? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is an application you …
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What You Need to Know About the 2020–2021 FAFSA Updates

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re looking into financial aid for the upcoming 2020–2021 school year, you should be aware of important FAFSA updates. There are a number of alterations from last year’s form—from question eliminations to some much-needed updates.  Here’s what you need to know about the 2020–21 FAFSA.  Why is it Updating? There are two main reasons …
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Tips About The FAFSA For Parents

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
College is expensive. Even parents who have diligently saved for their children’s education need a bit of extra help. That’s where the FAFSA comes in. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is something your child needs to fill to qualify for federal financial aid. But what you may not realize is how important this …
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How Can I Get Tuition Assistance?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s no doubt college tuition can be expensive, which leads many students to look into ways to make their higher education options more affordable. Here are three ways you can work towards getting tuition assistance. Complete Your FAFSA One of your first steps for tuition assistance should always be completing your FAFSA. (The Free Application …