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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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
Providing Household Information on the FAFSA
Do you qualify as a dependent student and yet you are unable to provide parental information on the FAFSA? If your parent is unwilling to provide information on your FAFSA, you can still complete the application and receive some non need-based aid eligibility. Encourage your parent to work with you, and involve your institution's financial aid office to address whatever … [Read more...] about Providing Household Information on the FAFSA
When to Complete the FAFSA Form
Each award year's new FAFSA becomes available for completion on the first of January. Although your taxes will not yet be complete at that time, the FAFSA can be completed with estimated information. Since some financial aid benefits are only available for a limited time and may run out, it is a good idea to complete the application as soon as it becomes available for … [Read more...] about When to Complete the FAFSA Form
2010 FAFSA Is Shorter, Less Confusing
I've been talking up the importance of not only completing your FAFSA (that's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, in case you haven't been paying attention!), but completing it early. Well, the first opportunity you had to fill out your FAFSA has come and gone: January 1st. But no worries, you still have at least a month -- and maybe a few months, depending on your … [Read more...] about 2010 FAFSA Is Shorter, Less Confusing