The FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—opens every year on October 1st. The form grants students access to federal student aid in the forms of scholarships, grants, work study opportunities, and federal student loans. You’ve probably heard that you should file the FAFSA as soon as you can, but what’s the rush? The FAFSA …
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A Breakdown of the Federal TRIO Programs
The Federal TRIO programs were introduced as a way to identify and help students from disadvantaged and lower-income backgrounds. There are eight TRIO programs, all funded by the US Department of Education. Each of the programs has its own distinct goal, which is different from the other programs. Some are community-based organizations while others aim …
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What You Need To Know About The TRIO Upward Bound Program
The Upward Bound (UB) Program is one of eight programs that make up the Federal TRIO Programs. Specifically, this program dedicates itself to providing academic assistance and financial support to high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The TRIO Upward Bound program’s aim is to prepare these students for college entrance. Additionally, the program provides continuous …
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Department of Education Launches New Mobile FAFSA App
As part of an ambitious redesign of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the US Department of Education has launched an app that helps students file the FAFSA. The Official FAFSA App Known as myStudentAid, the app is designed to make filing the FAFSA as easy and straightforward as possible. Like the FAFSA …
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5 Things All Parents Need to Know About the FAFSA
College is a huge investment for many families and most need a little bit of financial help. If you are looking for ways to pay for college, one of the first resources you may turn to is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Every student qualifies for some form of student aid, so …
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College Prep Financial Aid Checklist for Juniors and Seniors
Are you a freshman who just started high school? Or a senior staring down the barrel of your impending graduation? Organizational checklists and being prepared are keys to success. We’ve compiled a college financial aid checklist with handy tips to help you keep track of important financial aid information so you do not miss out …
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Why The FAFSA Should Be Your #1 Priority in Paying for College
Every year, thousands of prospective college students lose out on federal student aid that they are eligible for, simply because they did not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. Even though the FAFSA should be your priority, it may not be. There’s one primary reason students do not complete the FAFSA. …
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Everything You Need To Know About The FAFSA Before October 1st
Before we get to what you need to know about the FAFSA form before October 1st, here are three basic things you should know: What is the FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is an application that college students must fill out in order to be eligible for student aid. …
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How to Make FAFSA Corrections
When you file the FAFSA, you must take great care that you provide the correct information as of the date that you sign and submit the application. Filling in wrong information can delay the processing time of your application or it may even void the application completely. So what happens if, after submitting the FAFSA, …
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FAQ About Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
When you are filling out your FAFSA, there are some factors that help calculate your personal EFC. Every student’s EFC is different. There is no “magic number” that will guarantee whether you will receive aid or not, but your EFC is a huge contributing factor! Listed below are some frequently asked questions regarding the EFC, …
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