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- FAFSA - Not Fast and Free Student AidAs parents, we are bombarded with all sorts of 'red tape' when assisting our children as they enter the application process to college. One of the most important steps is completion of the FAFSA online application.
- Federal Student Aid: Is the Criteria Fair?A student must meet several requirements in order to receive federal student aid for their college education. But are these requirements really fair?
- Life After FAFSA: What's Next in the Financial Aid Process?If you have already submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, you might be wondering what happens next. From your Student Aid Report to your financial aid letter, a look at life after FAFSA.
- Big Reform in the Student Aid IndustryA guide to the changes made in the Student Aid Fiscal Responsibility (SAFRA) act. Describes how the new bill will affect existing and new student borrowers.
- How to File Your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with EaseIt's that time again for college students to file your FAFSA. If you're an older adult going to college for the very first time, continuing your education or just starting out, this is an important step. Here are some tips:
- Federal Student Aid for College and How to Get itSkipping your FAFSA paperwork is one of the biggest mistakes students make when preparing for college. Don't get stuck with high interest private loans or unable to pay for college; get the facts.
- College Costs Go Up; Student Aid Goes DownThe College Board released two new reports today on the costs for higher education and the student aid available for that education. The reports show that while costs are increasing, federal financial aid is falling behind.
How Living with Grandparents Can Affect Student AidImportant information on understading the Department of Education's criteria for being declared independent and how it applies to students living with their grandparents.
Too Old for College? Never!Maybe you have been a stay at home parent and would like to reenter the workforce. Maybe you want to get an advanced degree to be more competitive in your field. Maybe you want to pursue a new career altogether.
"The P-O-S-D-C of Management - a Student Aid""The best managers are well informed and are acutely aware of team needs. The needs of the team are met with the managerial support."- 7 Tips for Funding CollegeFunding your college education doesn't have to be difficult. Utilize these 7 simple tips for funding college to jump start and streamline your search for financial aid.
- Financial Aid and the Working AdultThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a godsend for the college bound, but can prove to be burdensome for those previously living in the corporate world.
- Yudof's Project You Can -- Really a Savior?Yudof addressed the student body about his new plan to help Californian students pay for college. However, while Yudof's new plan may inspire underprivileged high school students, I've reserved my praise for when more answers surface.
- Bad Economy Enables For-Profit Schools to Scoop Up Education DollarsThe stimulus plan aims to increase educational spending but there is a very real risk that the funds will be wasted as for-profit schools aimed at scooping up Federal student aid dollars expand.
Complete the FASFA OnlineApplying for financial aid has never been easier, but every year thousands of FASFA applications are rejected for simple and easily avoidable mistakes.- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)The FAFSA application form is the most commonly completed document by those who are about to enter or are still in college requesting student financial assistance.
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Tips for Receiving Federal Student AidTips for people filling out financial aid paperwork.- Watch Those Deadlines on College Aid ApplicationsDon't put off filling out college aid applications because the deadlines are already approaching. Here are some quick tips on what you need to do.
- Guide for Getting Money for CollegeThis is a guide for finding money for you college education.
- College ScholarshipsI'll explain some things about scholarships and college grants plus the things you should watch out for.
