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The Importance of Definitions When Filling Out the FAFSA

The Importance of Definitions When Filling Out the FAFSA

If you are having trouble filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you are far from alone. One of the things that makes the application tough can be the terminology used. The good news is that the FAFSA defines how the terms are used. On the other hand, those definitions may not […]

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Don’t Let These Myths Stop You From Getting Free Money for College

Don’t Let These Myths Stop You From Getting Free Money for College

If you are planning on attending college, then you need to acquire all the financial aid you can get. College is expensive, and parents and children alike spend years paying off the debts that are accumulated. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one great way to free money for college. However, if

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Don’t Start Filling Out the FAFSA Without These 7 Things

Don’t Start Filling Out the FAFSA Without These 7 Things

Filling out the FAFSA is a great way to get free money for college, regardless of your household income. However, the more prep you do in advance, the less painful the process will be when you actually log on to fill out the form. Here are seven things you won’t be able to fill out

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Class of 2021 College Application Season Preparation ​

Class of 2021 Application Season Preparation In less than 11 months, the Class of 2021 students will be done with their college applications and will begin receiving their early action application results shortly after. Here are a few things  to start focusing on to ensure you’ll be ready to begin the applications! 1. Project your

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Top 5 reasons why families use college consultants & 3 not-so-obvious reasons too!

Top 5 reasons why families use college consultants   1. Guidance for both students and parents throughout this process The complicated maze of coursework, standardized tests, extracurricular activities, and educational enrichment opportunities throughout high school, as well as the rigorous application season, can be streamlined by tailoring a plan to your student. With the increase

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Top Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loans

Top Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loans 

Are you paying hundreds of dollars per month in student loans, or do you anticipate that you will be by the time you finish college? Here are a few tips to help you pay down those debts as quickly as possible. Don’t delay your payments – Start paying now unless you absolutely can’t afford to.

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Don’t Fall For These Federal Student Aid Myths

Don’t Fall For These Federal Student Aid Myths

There is free money for college available to students that goes unclaimed every year. Maybe that’s because people believe a lot of the myths that are out there about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Here are some of the worst offenders. Myth 1: My family makes too much money – There really

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