January 9, 2008

Apply for aid, and do it for FREE

More than 2,240,000 sites come up if you Google “FAFSA.” The acronym stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

It’s the federal government’s universal form that can be filled out annually by families of high school seniors and current college students.

All families, regardless of income status, should complete the FAFSA form as soon after Jan. 1 as possible. Many deserving families…More


 

December 28, 2007

Completing FAFSA Too Early - Not A Good Thing

This article was originally published on 8/17/2007, but is worth reading before you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, AKA - FAFSA.

Story Title: Paying With Less Pain

Of course, you should buy Christmas presents in July, when they’re on sale. And, yes, you should have started raising money for college years ago. But if you’ve waited until the student is well into high school, don’t panic. Even at that late date, students can improve chances of earning an affordable degree if they flout a little conventional wisdom and some government instructions. (Don’t worry; it’s legal.)…Read Full Article


 

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