Category: Financial Aid

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How to Appeal Financial Aid + Letter Sample

If you’re reading this post, it’s likely because you want to appeal your financial aid award. Flash back to a few months ago when you filed the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form, sponsored by the U.S. State Department of Education, provided your family with the

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What is the FAFSA Age Limit?

What is the FAFSA age limit? If you’re planning to attend college, you may be wondering what age you must be to qualify for financial aid. In this blog post, we’ll go over what FAFSA is and why it’s crucial for high school students to know about it. We’ll also

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FAFSA Questions

Start here if you seek to apply for financial aid from colleges and universities in the United States. The form you need to complete is called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.  After you complete the FAFSA form, you’ll get an Expected Family Contribution or EFC. Your EFC

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FAFSA Questions: Step-by-Step

Start here if you seek to apply for financial aid from colleges and universities in the United States. The form you need to complete is called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.  After you complete the FAFSA form, you’ll get an Expected Family Contribution or EFC. Your EFC

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7 Big Mistakes to Avoid When You Apply for Financial Aid

The cost of a college education in the United States is rising. According to the College Board, it can cost your family $23,890 to send your student to an in-state public school, and $32,410 for a private school. To help American families with college costs, federal and state governments and

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