Article provided by Donna Sotolongo, Psy. D It's just about that time of year again. For the new student heading off to college for the first time, or the returning Sophomore, Junior , or Senior , getting your finances in order is sometimes harder than the courses you'll be taking. As a freshman...
Scholarships are a form of free aid usually awarded to undergraduate students to pay their college expenses. Probably the most sought after resource for college students, scholarships can be the free ride to academic achievement. Obtaining a scholarship can be competitive so have some dedication and...
While maybe not as cool as say ...video games - This is where to start making your education dreams a reality. Start out by going to free FAFSA on the Web http://www.fafsa.ed.gov . By applying online, you won't have to hassle with paperwork, and you'll get your results faster (Usually in about...
Dilemma: Your favorite school is offering much less aid than your safety schools... You may find that the financial aid package you receive from your school of choice will not cover the cost of your education. Where do you go from here? It's important to make sure you're really comparing apples...
You probably can't start planning for financing your college education early enough and no matter where you are in the process; it can be quite confusing. Don't worry - you're not alone. There is a lot to learn about financial aid so don't feel overwhelmed. Take it one step at a time...
Grants (like scholarships) are an example of gift assistance that does NOT have to be repaid as long as you maintain enrollment during the semester for which the grant was received. (They may, however, be prorated based upon credit-hour enrollment.) Grants are awarded to qualified undergraduate students...
After all your hard work, you certainly don't want to miss out on the opportunity to obtain financial aid because of a missed deadline. Here are the deadline requirements you need to keep in mind: File On-Line and File On-Time! State Deadlines Alabama Check with your financial aid administrator Alaska...
Below are more tips to follow for streamlining your filing process: Start now - Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st. Federal, state, and institutional aid (the money from your college) is distributed on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to check the application deadlines...
While the process may look complicated, we want to make it easier for you. Here's how to get started: Before completing your FAFSA online, we recommend that you first complete the non-submittable Web Pre-Application Worksheet and/or the paper FAFSA form. As you fill out this document, you'll...
It's been validated by the U.S. Census Bureau that college graduates actually earn more during their lifetimes--as much as $1 million more--than students who don't go beyond high school. For the majority of college-bound students, federal aid is available. Filing the Free Application for Federal...