The number one reason people don't get financial aid is because they don't apply. Their neighbor, brother-in-law or friend told them not to bother, they make too much money. Financial aid uses a federal methodology to determine your family's EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION (EFC). They consider income, but they also consider the number of people in the household, how many of those … [Read more...] about Here’s How to Get Student Financial Aid
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Visiting the Financial Aid Office (Part II)
This is Part II of our "Visiting the Financial Aid Office" article. Hopefully, you read Part I already. Gathering Documents Whether you are going to the Financial Aid office to get assistance in filling out the FAFSA, filling out student loan paperwork for the first time or because you need a breakdown of what you are eligible for in financial aid, making sure you have all … [Read more...] about Visiting the Financial Aid Office (Part II)
The Financial Aid Office and You! (Part I)
With the start of a new school year right around the corner you're probably already getting ready. Besides getting items for your dorm or picking up your books, you also are getting more paperwork from your school then you know what to do with! Among that pile of paperwork, there are letters and documents concerning your school charges and your financial aid information. If … [Read more...] about The Financial Aid Office and You! (Part I)