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Learn about One Family, a non-profit organization founded in 1999 that helps low-income, single parents who are at-risk or formerly homeless to earn their Associate's or Bachelor's degree. …
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Learn about MASFAA, an organization that empowers its members to be educated, engaged, and effective professionals.
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Learn why families who plan and save for college will be better prepared when it comes time to pay the college bill. …
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Learn how to gather the data, understand financing, why the APR is important, the benefit of a monthly tuition payment plan, and the importance of federal financial aid.
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Meredith Clement
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A MEFA Financial Aid 101 presenter explains how the Student Aid Index (SAI) works.…
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Peter Wyatt
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Learn why it's beneficial to apply for every scholarship you can. …
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Angelina Mancini
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Follow our instructions on staying organized with financial aid deadlines, registering for an FSA ID, and gathering financial paperwork. …
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Meredith Clement
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Your strategy will depend on how much you've saved, how long you want your savings to last, and any special circumstances you expect.…
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Meredith Clement
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