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Perkins Loans 411
Perkins loans are great options for those students who are eligible.
Continue reading...Appealing your FAFSA Dependency Status
Thursday, March 10, 2011
One of the most common issues students deal with revolves around the FAFSA filing status. Many students feel they should be considered independent, yet the FAFSA still requires them to file as dependent. Under special circumstances, students have the ability to appeal their dependency status.
Continue reading...Applying for Federal Grants
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Applying for federal loans is a common task for most college students, but did you know that when you file your FAFSA you're automatically applying for federal grants as well? Unlike loans, federal grants do not need to be paid back and are both tax and interest-free.
Continue reading...When are the 2011 2012 FAFSA Deadlines?
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
It’s January, 2011. So, what does that mean? Well, for starters, Happy New Year! I’m sure many of you have been thinking about your plans for the upcoming year, maybe even jotting down some of those resolutions. There are two in particular that we might have in common: go back to school or finish up
Continue reading...Top 5 End of year financial aid strategies
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Source: FAFSA blog As we approach the end of calendar year 2010, it’s a good idea to turn our eyes to the future and start thinking about our 2008 financial aid efforts. Here are 5 strategies to help you make the most of the waning days of 2010 with payoffs in the year to come.
Continue reading...1040 Form – How to File your FAFSA before your Federal Tax Return
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Did you know you are not required to complete your IRS federal tax return before filing your FAFSA? It is a common misnomer that it is required when it is simply encouraged
Continue reading...FAFSA 2011-2012 Summary of Changes
Monday, October 25, 2010
As many of you may know, the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on January 1, 2011. In order to be prepared for this day, it is important that students, parents and financial aid officers become acquainted with the most recent changes.
Continue reading...What is a CSS Profile?
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Several hundred private colleges and some public colleges require the FAFSA and an additional form, originated by the College Board, the CSS Profile: The College Scholarship Service Profile. The profile is college specific, and is used to determine aid eligibility for non-federal financial aid, such as institutional scholarships and grants.
Continue reading...5 Bizarre Things You didn’t Know about FAFSA
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Federal law suspends your eligibility for federal student aid, if you have been convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which you were receiving federal student aid (grants, loans, and/or work-study). Even if you are 23 years old, living on your own,
Continue reading...FAFSA Tip: Eligibility for Independent Student Status
Friday, October 8, 2010
I have received some inquiries about my previous blog: 5 Bizarre things you did not know about the FAFSA.
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Monday, May 9, 2011
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