FAFSA
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The cost of tuition is on the rise. Hardly anyone pays for a higher education with out-of-pocket monies anymore. Many students have no other option but to pay for school with financial aid. This includes loans, scholarships, and grants. The information provided should help you decipher what options are available to help pay for college, and which will best suit your needs and those of your family.
What is financial aid? Financial Aid is any aid that helps you pay for college. Financial assistance can come from a variety of government and private programs.
Grants - based on financial need, usually do not have to be repaid
Scholarships - are competitive and do not have to be repaid
Loans - must be repaid after the student leaves college
Work Study - wages for work performed on campus (check with the college's financial aid office)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA
The FAFSA is completed every year by students planning to attend and by those who are attending higher education institutions. Completing the FAFSA is free. You shouldn't pay to fill out the FAFSA form!
What awards will you receive from FAFSA? Awards from FAFSA can be in the form of Federal Student Loans, Federal Grants, Scholarships, and Federal Work-Study Programs.
Financial Aid Deadlines! There are federal and state deadlines for applying for financial aid. Your college/university may also have a deadline so, check with their financial aid department. FAFSA Application Deadlines vary by state and school year. Pay attention to all deadlines!
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