US News and World Report reported that almost half of all students file their FAFSA passed their state's deadline, losing out on opportunities for state-based grants. Given that it's nearly the end of March, I hate to tell you that you have already missed out on fourteen state deadlines. February 15 - Connecticut, Tennessee March 1 - Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, … [Read more...] about Do you know your FAFSA Deadline?
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Drug Offenders can Earn Aid under Budget Reconciliation Act
At least 175,000 people are denied federal financial aid due to prior drug offenses according to a recent article in Yahoo News. However, the Budget Reconciliation Act that was passed has provided a provision to allow students who have drug offenses a new chance at federal student financial aid. The provision is targeted at older non-traditional students. Federal Financial … [Read more...] about Drug Offenders can Earn Aid under Budget Reconciliation Act
In the News: Free Help With Financial Aid From College Goal Sunday
Do you need help with your financial aid application? Are you worried about how to complete your FAFSA in order to maximize your student aid award? If your answers were yes and YES, then you need to know about College Goal Sunday. I just read about this free nationwide program in my local Saturday paper. I was so impressed with what I read that I jumped online to learn more. … [Read more...] about In the News: Free Help With Financial Aid From College Goal Sunday
One More Reason to Keep Your Grades Up
If you are a student you may already be conscious of your grades for college entrance purposes. One more reason to keep those grades up is the correlation between grades and financial aid. Students don't have to be the valedictorian or the next Rhodes Scholar but good grades will equal more money. A combination of good grades & early application for financial aid is a … [Read more...] about One More Reason to Keep Your Grades Up
The 5-Minute FAFSA
The month of January is winding down, which means the days are rapidly ticking away until tax the dreaded tax filing deadline (AKA April 15). If you are planning to apply for financial aid, however, you have even less time than you may think. That is because you can not complete your FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, until you have your and/or your family's … [Read more...] about The 5-Minute FAFSA