Tuition can cost a small fortune in the modern college climate. What can you do to minimize your overall expenses? Here are a few ways to keep college loans to a minimum. Complete your degree on-time – Most people take six years to finish a four-year degree. That’s four extra semesters of paying for tuition, […]
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A shocking statistic from the US Department of Education is that 1 in 3 students who graduate high school and plan to go to college this fall won’t get there. If that number is even close to accurate, high school seniors who plan on being a college freshman next fall need to make sure they
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The 2020-21 FAFSA is freshly available on fafsa.gov, but before you run to fill it out, there are a few things you should know. You need to create a username and password – This will become your FSA ID. You should have one of your parents create an ID, as well. This will allow them
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When it comes to filing the FAFSA on time, there are actually several sources that you need to check to know the deadlines. This is because the federal government, the state government, and the individual schools all have their own rules when it comes to student aid. With that in mind, here are three sources
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Depending on your family situation and other factors, you will likely get some money for college by filling out the FAFSA form. Does that mean you will have to pay the rest out of pocket? One way to make up the difference is to receive money from scholarships. Here are a few tips. Apply for
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If you have already filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), what are the next steps you should take in order to make sure you receive as much assistance as possible? Here are a few tips: Review – After completing the form, you will receive a confirmation page. On this page, you
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If your child is reluctant to fill out the FAFSA form, you may want to do it together. This will ensure that it gets done and that your child receives the optimal amount of governmental assistance for college. Here are a few things you should know so that you can provide support for your child.
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What should you know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? There are a number of mistakes that students commonly make regarding this provision. Here are a few things that you will want to avoid. Waiting – Some of the funds that are provided in response to the FAFSA form are first-come, first-serve.
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For a high school student who is applying to go to college, a pre-college summer program is a great way to dip your toe in the water and maybe even get a little credit along the way. Before you head to your first dorm room, start a challenging summer course, or enjoy your first parent-free
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According to financial guru Dave Ramsey, retirement funding should take priority over funding college for your kids. Why does he feel strongly, and is there any way to save for both? Why It’s Smart to Plan for Both Some parents have gone as far as to take money out of their retirement funds to pay
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