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What Are The Basic Eligibility Criteria For Federal Financial Aid?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 10, 2022

Federal financial aid refers to funding offered by the federal government. It includes grants, work-study, and various types of student loans. All of these help to lower the cost of college considerably. What Are The Eligibility Criteria For Getting Federal Financial Aid? Basic eligibility criteria for federal financial aid include the following: Be a U.S. …

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What Are the Expected Changes to FAFSA and When Will They Be Implemented?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 15, 2022

Did you know that there are upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA? You can expect to see a shorter form, more eligibility, and the removal of the EFC. Some minor changes were seen in the latest and current applications, but the major changes will be seen by …

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Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 15, 2022

Did you know there are specific financial aid programs for students with disabilities? You may qualify for federal aid, scholarships, state assistance, or additional school aid. See what options could be available to you below. Federal Aid There are several options for financial aid for those with disabilities from the government. One you can apply …

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How to Read Your FAFSA Results

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 17, 2022

Have you received your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results yet? You should hear back within a week or two depending on how you’re receiving results. And although you have time to make a decision regarding your college education, it’s important to understand how to read your FAFSA results soon as possible. The …

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Scholarships: What’s Out There? How Do You Get Them?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 2, 2022

The search for scholarships can feel a bit overwhelming. After all, how do you get started? How do you actually find these awards? And what do you do when you find them? We’ll give you a rundown of questions you may have during your search, but also show you the easiest and less stressful way …

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Best College Financial Aid Resources for the New Year

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 19, 2022

Whether you’re waiting to hear back from colleges, know which school you will be attending in the fall, or are a junior in high school, financial aid resources can make college much more affordable. Which should you be paying attention to in 2022? FAFSA One of the most important financial aid resources you need to …

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6 Types of Financial Aid to Help Fund your Education

By Hilary CairnsPublished on December 2, 2021

Federal loans and grants are the two major types of federal financial aid students receive after filing the FAFSA. But they’re not the only two. There are a few other types of financial aid you can utilize including work-study, state aid and institutional aid. If you additional funds to cover your cost of attendance, you …

A college student looking at the sunrise, contemplating filing the FAFSA sooner rather than later.

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The Benefits of Filing the FAFSA Sooner Rather Than Later

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 26, 2021

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) recently became available for students on October 1st. Although it’s not technically due until June 30th of the year after the school year you need aid for, that doesn’t mean you should wait until the last minute. There’s actually very little reason to delay at all, and …

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How to Appeal for More Financial Aid If COVID-19 Affected Your Family Income

By Hilary CairnsPublished on July 14, 2021

Did you know you can appeal for more financial aid? Appeals are often done due to major life event that affected an individual’s or family’s income. Since FAFSA and other financial aid offers tend to be based on federal taxes from two years ago, recent applications may not truly reflect the reality of your current …

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What You Should Know about Front-Loaded Financial Aid

By Hilary CairnsPublished on June 30, 2021

Many students rely on financial aid in order to attend college, but. While researching financial aid, you may have come across the term “front-loaded.” But what is it? Is it good or bad? Are there other options available? Here’s what you need to know about this front-loaded financial aid. What is Front-Loaded Financial Aid? Front-loaded …

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