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If you haven't applied for financial aid yet, don't worry. It's not too late to apply and be considered for federal and state aid.…
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If you're a family with a high school junior beginning college visits, this is a great time to make sure you understand the importance of talking with the financial aid office at each school. …
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The FAFSA always is a free application for financial aid and you never have to pay to submit it. …
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Jonathan Hughes
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Learn how to report the current value of cash, savings accounts, and checking accounts, the net worth of investments, and the net worth of businesses and investment farms. …
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Meredith Clement
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Tips include utilizing the information icons, reporting a 0 rather than leaving an answer blank, not using nicknames, and using an email address you check frequently. …
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Meredith Clement
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Review the guidelines on reporting FAFSA parental information to find out who does and does not get listed on the FAFSA. …
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Meredith Clement
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Learn when the FAFSA opens, how to get an FSA ID, what information you must list on the FAFSA, and how to submit it to schools. …
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Meredith Clement
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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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A MEFA Financial Aid 101 presenter explains how the Student Aid Index (SAI) works.…
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Peter Wyatt
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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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