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7 Tips for Navigating Financial Aid Award Letters
Understanding and deciphering financial aid award letters is crucial for aspiring college students and their families when navigating the costs associated with higher education. Award letters outline the financial aid package offered by a college or university. These letters are often filled with intricate financial terms and unconventional abbreviations. To unravel financial aid award letters…
Understanding Financial Aid
Hi Friend, Happy Holidays! We hope you get the opportunity to relax and recharge during the winter break. The Department of Education has announced that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available by December 31, 2023. There will likely be a delay in processing the FAFSA after the updated version of the form goes…
Financial Aid Explained
At Strategies For College, we strongly encourage parents to start planning their financial strategy for their student’s higher education before their senior year of high school. This process involves quite a bit of research and should include a careful, honest assessment of your family’s financial situation. The goal is to develop a plan for college that results…
5 Reasons to Apply for Financial Aid
Hi Friend, Happy Thanksgiving! As the excitement of the holiday season begins, it may become more challenging for your student to focus on the college deadlines approaching. Setting a plan in motion is key to staying on top of the college application process. Keeping up to date with the details of college application season is a big…
5 Important Reasons to Apply for Financial Aid
Every college-aspiring student should apply for financial aid – even those from families with higher incomes. Financial aid can provide valuable support to many students, and there are several reasons why all families should consider applying for financial aid. Here are five important reasons to apply: 1. You Might Qualify for Financial Aid: Many families…
How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter
Hi Friend, The springtime days of April are with us! High school seniors have received their much-anticipated college acceptance letters and financial aid offers. Seniors can now start making decisions about which school they’d like to attend. For parents, this is the time to start reviewing those college funding plans and establish they’re on the…