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Understanding College Cost- Part 2: Aid Package
Week 2: Aid packages What are your tips and tricks around aid packages? Several key points about aid packages are important to understand. First, if you use the Federal Student Aid Estimator or FAFSA, any Pell Grant amount you receive will be the same at every college. However, many other grants are state-specific, meaning…
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FASFA: Deadlines, What You'll Need, and More!
The FAFSA. Those four letters can strike fear into the hearts of even the most organized parents! But don't worry, we're here to break it down and make it less intimidating. Why is the FAFSA so important? It's the gateway to federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. Many colleges also use it…
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How do I pay for college?
Planning how to get INTO a good college is one important part of the process; the next is planning how to pay for it. Here are a few things you can do to plan to pay for college: 1. Complete FAFSA as soon as it opens on October 1st of senior year. (Need-based aid and taking out student loans can only be done with the…
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Set a Plan - SENIOR YEAR
During your senior here's what you and your child want to focus on: -COLLEGE APPLICATIONS! Have a timeline because some colleges have early application deadlines (early action/early decision) -On October 1st, complete FAFSA: -Complete financial aid verification paperwork so that you and the student can compare financial…