When it comes to student financial aid it helps to know every avenue that leads to gaining money for your college education. Below we have comprised some helpful tips that may assist you secure the financial aid you need. Target the High Dollar Private Colleges Applying for financial aid at a pricey college or university may not seem realistic BUT the expensive private … [Read more...] about Student Financial Aid Tips – Maxing Out!
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Most Important Financial Aid Questions
US News & World Report ran an interesting article last week about how to increase your chances of getting all the financial aid you need. According to the article, only 3% of U.S. colleges promise to meet the full financial needs of their income freshmen class, without them having to take out any loans. If your college is among the other 97% that aren't making that … [Read more...] about Most Important Financial Aid Questions
FAFSA Verification Changes & Linking Your Tax Info
The 2012-2013 award year is bringing many new changes to the world of Financial Aid. One of these changes is the verification process to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you want to avoid spending more time at your campus' Financial Aid office then you do studying for finals, you'll want to make sure and find out what changes are taking place. What is … [Read more...] about FAFSA Verification Changes & Linking Your Tax Info
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
Swap In-State Tuitions with Other States
The Academic Common Market is an organization that sets up exchange programs for students between a league of mutually recognized states. Students who are planning on studying a subject that is not offered by their state school may attend an out of state school for in state tuition. The school must already have an exchange program set up with your state. Not every state … [Read more...] about Swap In-State Tuitions with Other States