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Learn about work-study, how to find private scholarships, how a payment plan works, and more.…
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Meredith Clement
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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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Learn how the appeals process works, reasons a student should appeal, and reasons a student should not appeal. …
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Susan Beard
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Learn what an asset is, where to report merit-based aid on the FAFSA, and the difference between a parent and student loan. …
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Martha Savery
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Learn how to correct mistakes, how to resubmit your FAFSA, and what to do about corrections on the CSS Profile. …
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Lauren Danz
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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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Question topics include reporting 529 plans, leaving a blank answer, FSA IDs, multiple children going to college, and parents working overseas.…
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Martha Savery
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Terms include FSA ID, Federal School Code, Student Aid Index, FAFSA Submission Summary, and FUTURE Act Direct Data Exchange.…
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Meredith Clement
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Items you'll need include an FSA ID, Social Security number, and bank statements. …
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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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