Archive for tag: FAFSA
Understanding Financial Aid Awards
March 10, 2011 6:00 am Education, Financial AidSpring is in the air and that means one thing for high school seniors: college acceptance letters are arriving along with their financial aid packages. It’s an exciting time for both parents and students, but it can also be a confusing time as well. Especially if you don’t understand the award letter or how to [...]
Preparing for the FAFSA
December 30, 2010 6:00 am Education, Financial AidFinancial aid is an important piece of the college admissions process. In just a few days, the 2011 FAFSA will be available online. Before you sit down to complete this federal form, you need to gather some information.
10 Mistakes to avoid on the FAFSA
December 16, 2010 6:00 am Education, Financial AidIn just a few short weeks (January 1), the 2011 FAFSA will be available online. Use that acronym, and parents and students start to cringe. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) causes fear and dread, much like the dreaded yearly IRS forms. But truthfully, the FAFSA is just an online form that you complete in order to qualify for federal financial aid and provide colleges with the information they need when determining your financial aid package.
Financial aid for moms returning to school part 1
December 14, 2010 8:39 am Moms in SchoolMost likely you are considering returning to school in the New Year but one major thing is holding you back. How much is it going to cost? I know that for me, I would love to return to school but can my wallet truly survive such a transition? At the time when I was a college mom I only had 1 child. Now that I have three the idea seems far fetched. Fortunately moms, financial aid is available for us to achieve our goals this New Year.
Do you need financial aid to attend college?
December 14, 2010 6:00 am Education, Financial AidFor many, the decision to attend college hinges on the ability to pay for it. You may be surprised at the amount of aid that becomes available each year through federally funded grants and loans; not to mention the amount of aid individual colleges award each year in the form of grants and scholarships. On [...]
10 Tips to Navigate Financial Aid
November 4, 2010 10:12 am Financial AidFinancing a college education today requires creativity, tenacity and knowing how to navigate the financial aid maze. Here are ten tips to help you with the process and get you through the maze.
Put your hands on some college cash
September 20, 2010 10:22 am Education, Financial Aid, Preparing for School, Top QuestionsThere is no denying the fact that college costs are rising. The good news, however, is that there is more financial aid available than ever before. You just need to know where to look for it.
4 Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
February 5, 2010 5:05 pm Financial AidThe process of getting financial aid can be overwhelming. There is paperwork to assemble, forms to complete, and big choices to make. It’s enough to make some prospective students postpone their school plans. But the process does not have to be hard. If you are interested in getting aid to fund your schooling, here are [...]
3 Great Things about Low-interest Stafford Loans
September 3, 2009 2:12 pm Financial Aid, Preparing for SchoolStudies show that most people avoid going back for a college degree because of money worries. Fortunately, Stafford Loans, recently beefed up by President Obama’s stimulus bill, allow students to cover all their school and living expenses with minimal interest. With a combination of Stafford Loans and Pell Grants, degree-seekers are finding it easier to cover their living expenses and return to school.
