Planning ahead makes a big difference!
How you manage your earnings and assets before and during your children’s college years determines the financial aid that your family receives. The choices you make can change your answers when it comes time to fill out the FAFSA questions about your income and assets and will impact [...]
Why is the FAFSA application so long?
Your FAFSA responses go into a formula (known as the Federal Methodology), which is regulated by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The result is your Expected Family Contribution, or EFC. The EFC is a preliminary estimate that measures your family´s financial strength. It is subtracted [...]
Why fill out a FAFSA?
The (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), or FAFSA, is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid. [...]
Be ready to file the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible each year in order to maximize your benefits. Here is a listing of the documents you will need to have ready and links to apply now for an electronic PIN to sign your FAFSA when you are ready. Also, check your eligibility and important FAFSA deadlines.
