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Tips include researching colleges costs, learning about financial aid, calculating your EFC, using net price calculators, and more. …
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Learn about IDOC, a service used by colleges and universities across the country to collect financial forms, including tax returns, W-2s, and 1099s from families applying for financial aid.…
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Meredith Clement
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Tips include preparing, knowing your deadlines, understanding whats different, sharing your special circumstances, and knowing when to get help.…
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Meredith Clement
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Learn where and how to get help for the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and how MEFA can assist you with the financial aid process. …
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Meredith Clement
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Learn if you should include retirement accounts, how often you should complete the form, and when to submit the CSS Profile. …
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Meredith Clement
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