Federal Student Aid entered the 2019-2020 award year, which runs through June 30, 2020. Here are a few tips to help you through the next 12 months.
Stay Aware of Financial Aid Scams So You're Not a Victim
Take the time to boost your financial literacy; it will then be easier to steer clear of financial aid scams and frauds in the future.
Grow Your Financial Literacy during Financial Aid Awareness Month
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, so it is a perfect time to learn more about paying for school and the resources available to you.
Scholarships and Grants: The Best Ways to Find Them
There are a variety of ways to pay for your educational expenses, but scholarships and grants are one of the best options available.
Determining Dependency Status when You Apply for Federal Student Aid
It is important to understand that dependency status has a unique definition for Federal Student Aid (FSA) and how it affects your financial aid.
Filling Out the FAFSA for Federal Student Aid, Part 3
In this article, we cover the final four steps on the FAFSA. These steps determine federal student aid eligibility and Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Filling Out the FAFSA for Federal Student Aid – Part 2
In part 1, we discussed filling out Step One of the FAFSA, which determines your basic eligibility. Now, it's time to gather your tax returns to complete Step Two (marital status and tax info) and Step Three (dependency status).
Filling Out the FAFSA for Federal Student Aid – Part 1
If you want to receive federal student aid (FSA) to pay some of your college expenses, you must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).