- What does a parent need to know about financial aid when sending a child to college?
- Are there some specific things that parents and their student should discuss?
- What role should financial aid play in the selection of a college for my child?
- My daughter is going to college next year, what can I do now to start to prepare for paying for school?
- Is all financial aid ‘free money’?
- Where does Financial Aid come from?
- When should my student apply for financial aid?
- How does my student apply for financial aid?
- If parents are divorced, which parent provides information for the student’s FAFSA?
- Are there resources available in the parents name to help pay for their student’s education?
- What happens if I am denied a PLUS loan?
- My child is paying for school on her own; do I have to provide my information on the FAFSA?
- If I provide my information on the FAFSA, does this obligate me to pay for my child’s education?
- I have multiple children in college; do I need to complete a separate FAFSA for each child?
- What should I do if I have special circumstances not indicated on the FAFSA?
- Is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) the actual amount that we will owe the school?
- Helpful and Important Links
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- 2019-20 FAFSA First-Time Filers - Overview
- 4 Tips on Preparing to Complete Your FAFSA
- 4 Tips on Creating an FSA ID
- 3 Tips on FAFSA School Selection
- How to Navigate the FAFSA Dependency Status Questions
- How to Navigate the FAFSA if you are Unable to Provide Parent Information
- 7 Tips on Filling out the Parent Demographic Section on the FAFSA
- How to Determine Parent Marital Status
- How to Determine Your FAFSA Household Size
- How to Provide Tax Information on the FAFSA
- 6 Tips on Signing and Submitting Your FAFSA
- FAFSA Mobile App: Things to Know
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- 2019-20 FAFSA Renewal Filers - Overview
- 4 Tips on Preparing to Complete Your FAFSA
- 4 Tips on Creating an FSA ID
- 3 Tips on FAFSA School Selection
- How to Navigate the FAFSA Dependency Status Questions
- How to Navigate the FAFSA if you are Unable to Provide Parent Information
- 7 Tips on Filling out the Parent Demographic Section on the FAFSA
- How to Determine Parent Marital Status
- How to Determine Your FAFSA Household Size
- How to Provide Tax Information on the FAFSA
- 6 Tips on Signing and Submitting Your FAFSA
- FAFSA Mobile App: Things to Know
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- What is the FAFSA?
- FAFSA Mobile App: Things to Know
- What is the difference between a dependent and an independent student?
- My family's financial situation is different than the income information I reported on my FAFSA. What can I do?
- I am moving out of my parents' house and will support myself. Am I an independent student for the FAFSA?
- I lost my tax information. What should I do?
- I did not file a tax return last year because my income was too low. Can I still submit a FAFSA?
- I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but haven't received my Student Aid Report (SAR). What should I do?
- If parents are divorced, whose financial information should be reported on the FAFSA?
- What does the term EFC stand for?
- What is an Award Letter?
- How are students selected for Verification?
- Can my tax data be retrieved directly from the IRS?
- What tax and income information do I need to complete my FAFSA?
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- A Minute to Learn It - Borrowing Student Loans
- What is a loan?
- What is a lender?
- What is the loan servicer?
- What kinds of student loans are there?
- What is interest?
- Are there any fees I have to pay if I borrow a Federal Direct Loan?
- What is the difference between interest and principal?
- How do I apply for federal loans?
- Do I need to accept my student loan on my Award Letter?
- If I accept my Federal Direct Loan award, how will this affect other forms of student aid?
- What happens to my Federal Direct loan if I do not attend school at least half-time?
- If I have already completed a Direct Loan MPN for another school, do I need to complete another one?
- What is the 150% loan limit rule regarding Federal Direct Subsidized Loans?
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- A Minute to Learn It - Applying for Financial Aid
- How do I apply for financial aid?
- Does it cost to apply for financial aid?
- When should I apply for financial aid?
- When should I fill out a FAFSA?
- Do I have to reapply for financial aid each year?
- Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?
- What tax and income information do I need to complete my FAFSA?
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- How can I pay for college?
- What is financial aid?
- Is there a difference between federal and state financial aid programs?
- Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?
- What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
- Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?
- Can I receive financial aid at more than one college?
- What does SAP stand for?
- What is Cost of Attendance?
- Can the college give out my personal information to my parents or friends?
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- A Minute to Learn It - Financial Aid Offer
- Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?
- What is the Net Price Calculator?
- College Financing Plan
- What does the term EFC stand for?
- What is Cost of Attendance?
- What is a Pell Grant?
- What is an FSEOG?
- What is a Federal Work-Study job?
- What is a Federal Direct Subsidized loan?
- What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?
- What is an Overaward?
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