August 2016 Newsletter: New School Year, New FAFSA
It’s August!
Your student may be gearing up for education mode, or in the midst of first week preparations.
As you may know, financial aid and the FAFSA are closely knit, and you might be used to a 5 month cushion during the summer before opening.
However, the FAFSA’s date was pushed up. Take a look at this month’s Senior Scoop for the new date and other need-to-know changes.
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Everybody knows that college is expensive—and that choosing a school is one of the biggest financial decisions many families ever have to make.
With tuition, room and board, textbooks, and incidental costs, a public university could run you $20,000 a year or more, even if you qualify for in-state tuition. A highly selective private college can set you back $70,000.
Even families who are well aware of the cost of college are often surprised when the bills actually start coming due.
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Senior Scoop
New FAFSA Adjustments: What You Need to Know
Get ready, seniors: The FAFSA is shaking up the rules.
Previously, the application process began January 1st. It’s become common knowledge: New Year, new FAFSA. This is no longer the case.
If you (or your parents) are early bird completionists, take note–the FAFSA now opens October 1st of each year.
This means for the 2017-18 academic year, October 1st 2016 marks the FAFSA start date.
You may think: Why worry about finishing early? First come, first serve doesn’t only apply to politeness.
Chances are, several institutions in your list of choices may use this method to hand out financial aid, as many do.
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