Category Archives: Paying the Bills

The FAFSA is Now Open

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be completed by all students who want to be considered for need-based and non-need-based federal and state aid programs.  Seniors who plan to begin college in 2020 should fill out the FAFSA starting … Continue reading →

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The Game Of Life

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

Parents, before you know it, your child will be starting their first day of college classes. Now is the time to share some practical knowledge with them. Help them to understand how to establish and live by a budget, make … Continue reading →

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Financial Aid Appeals

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

With acceptance letters and financial aid offers out, seniors, you and your  families may now need to consider whether making a financial aid appeal prior to the May 1st decision deadline is necessary. Many colleges are open to increasing the … Continue reading →

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Reading The Fine Print

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

You may have already received some acceptances. Be on the lookout for financial aid letters which often arrive separately from admissions decisions. Now’s the time to focus on details as the letters may look different from one another, often making … Continue reading →

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While You’re Waiting

Posted on March 5, 2019 by

Seniors,  While you’re waiting for responses to your applications, please take care of the following: Make sure your financial aid documents complete. If you’ve completed and submitted your FAFSA, you should have received your Student Aid Report (SAR). Look it over … Continue reading →

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Searching For Money

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

If you’re like the vast majority of college students who rely on scholarships to help pay for their college education, now is the time to search for funding. The reason why scholarships and grants are most desirable is because they’re … Continue reading →

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CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

Most college students receive some form of financial aid. You may not be sure you’ll qualify for aid and you won’t know unless you apply. Each college and university has their own requirements for students applying for financial aid, scholarships and grant … Continue reading →

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