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FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid
By filling out this federal form you may find that you are eligible for various ways to help you pay for your education. Some of the assistance you qualify for may be free like a Pell Grant. Other assistance you may be able to secure is in the form of loans or "work-study" programs. There several options you may want to take advantage of, but if you do not fill out this form or wait too long you will be on your own figuring out how to pay for classes and other expenses associated with securing your ideal future. |
Steps to completing FAFSA successfully + Video Walk-through Below
Intro to the FAFSA: Coalition
Introducción y Proceso del FAFSA: Coalition
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1. Create a FAFSA Student ID
2. Get your documents in order
3. With FAFSA ID start application
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4. Provide your information
5. Parent Create FAFSA ID
if they wish to tool to import Tax Info from IRS or you can manually enter their tax info 6. Parent does their FAFSA part
7. You and Parent Sign & Submit
Advice to Avoid Pitfalls
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Changes in financial need?
Currently, seniors are finding their family's financial status has changed. Perhaps a parent has been laid off or has reduced hours. These changes can impact how much a family can contribute to your college education.
If your financial aid awards are not reflecting that change there is something you can do to appeal for more aid.
Check out: www.goingmerry.com/blog/financial-aid-appeal-letter
If your financial aid awards are not reflecting that change there is something you can do to appeal for more aid.
Check out: www.goingmerry.com/blog/financial-aid-appeal-letter