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How to File a FAFSA Appeal for a Financial Aid Decision

Mar 22, 2022 | FAFSA, Financial aid

For young adults, choosing the right college and career path can be challenging. When you consider the cost of tuition, books, room and board, and other educational expenses, it makes sense that future students and their parents have considerable concerns. While...

The Affect of Assets on College Financial Aid Eligibility

Feb 8, 2022 | FAFSA

When it comes to college planning, one of the largest aspects you have to consider is your college finances. Before attending college, you’ll have to complete several financial aid forms to determine if you are qualified for additional support. All students who are...

FAFSA Changes for the 2020-2021 School Year

Apr 14, 2020 | FAFSA

Even though the Coronavirus pandemic is causing havoc on colleges and schools, things will eventually return to normal and students will still apply to colleges. To that end, every year, millions of families use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to...

What are the Differences Between FAFSA and CSS?

Apr 24, 2018 | College Savings, CSS, FAFSA, Financial aid

A college education is one of the most valuable investments you can make. However, the cost of getting the necessary education is often a limiting factor for many students. The average cost of tuition for the 2017-2018 school year was $34,710 for private colleges,...

Can I shield assets from FAFSA to get more college aid?

Feb 27, 2018 | College finances, College preparations, FAFSA, Financial aid

EXCERPTED FROM NJMONEYHELP.COM FOR NJ.COM: The FAFSA form, short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form required by all schools before your student will receive need-based aid and to be offered the Federal Direct Student Stafford loans, said David...