In this strange year when COVID has made us all less certain of our financial capabilities, one positive action you can take is to make sure you maximize the amount of college financial aid your student is entitled to receive. The first step, which I...
As December rolls around in the college application process, most high school seniors have made good progress on completing their admissions and financial aid applications. After they clear out any last minute details there, they will have one last area to attack – scholarships. Many...
After you have filed a FAFSA for the 2021-22 academic year, the next step in the college financial aid process is that you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). This is a paper or electronic document that will give you some basic information about...
When high school seniors finally work through the arduous tasks of completing college applications and submitting financial aid applications, it can seem like time comes to a screeching stop. With months of hectic activity behind you, it might feel like there is suddenly nothing left...
The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete the FAFSA. Families of high school seniors have been at work since October 1, filing a FAFSA for the 2021-22 academic year. However, many were horrified to learn that the application uses data from...
I know it can be hard to think of high school seniors as organized and methodical, but that is exactly what they need to be in this overwhelming time of applying to college. On top of everything they have to do with current high school...
October is typically a frenzied month in the life of a high school senior who wants to attend college the following year. Applications for early decision and early action admissions are looming, and the financial aid season has begun with the arrival of the FAFSA...
With October 1 approaching, my last blog explained the differences and updates you might expect when filing a FAFSA for the 2021-22 academic year. It is one of the primary ways to apply for financial aid from federal, state and institutional sources. Almost 400 participating colleges,...
Maximizing college financial aid for 2021-22 will be crucial for many families in light of financial pressures due to COVID, the economy, and natural disasters. Filing a FAFSA is the first step for families getting their high school seniors ready for college. The Free Application...
The COVID crisis has made many families keenly aware of the importance of financial aid in providing funds to help cover college costs. For new high school seniors the first step in learning how much financial aid they can receive comes in October when they...