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What Do You Need To Know About FAFSA For 2023-2024?
A two-year lookback at income for financial aid eligibility may make the process daunting. Our advice hasn’t changed: Plan your college funding now!
January Newsletter 2015: Ten Common FAFSA Mistakes, Taking a Gap Year & More
January Newsletter 2015 January marks the beginning of the FAFSA season. It’s time to apply! Every college has a different deadline. Some are as early as January 15th. If you submit your application as soon as possible, not only is it a load off your mind, but you’re also first in line to receive the…
Financial Aid Calculators: One You’ve Heard About, Two You May Not Have
Seniors: As you search for necessary information required for the FAFSA, you most likely have ran into the idea of financial aid calculators, but what are they and how do they work? Generally speaking, there are three calculators that colleges use: the FAFSA, Profile and Consensus, all of which abide by a set of rules: Your…
Federal Student Aid Programs: What the Changes Mean to You
Paying for higher education can be difficult for many families. Costs continue to skyrocket at a time when many are struggling with economic and employment uncertainties. This makes applying and receiving financial aid critical for many college students. One factor that determines financial aid is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). After your completed FAFSA is…
Asset Shifting as a Financial Aid Strategy
Is Asset Shifting a feasible financial aid strategy when it comes to your son or daughter’s college education? Although it’s not used frequently, in some situations this can be a valuable strategy. Asset Shifting is when you move liquid assets around to increase your need-based eligibility. There are a few steps you need to take…