College Financial Aid

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If it’s after January of your child’s senior year, you may be finished filling out your FAFSA and financial aid forms, but there is still work to be done and a few more steps to complete.  About 4-6 weeks after you file your FAFSA, you will receive a multi-page report from the Federal processing center called the “Student Aid Report”, or SAR. The SAR is a computerized print out of all the personal and financial information from the questions you answered on the FAFSA and will have two... Read Full Story

Here are two more tips for you to consider when trying to pay for the high cost of a college education. 1.  Don’t say “No” to Subsidized Student Loans… If you qualify for Either a Perkins Loan or a subsidized Stafford Loan, think very strongly about taking it!  Because these loans are interest-free for four years and up to six months after the student graduates… the government is essentially picking up the check for these loans for the entire four years.  And get this… You may even be able... Read Full Story

Most middle and upper class parents assume they won’t be eligible for financial aid because they own a home and make over $40,000 per year.  This is a HUGE MISTAKE.  The reality is that most families with incomes ranging from $40,000 - $100,000 per year who own homes are eligible for some form of financial aid.  There is over 130 BILLION DOLLARS available EACH YEAR from the Federal Government, the states, colleges and private foundations and organizations, but you need to know how to get... Read Full Story

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When you are applying for a government issued scholarship, there are a few things you can do to greatly increase your chances of getting the grant. First and foremost, you should aim on starting your search for what grants you are going to apply for early. Read Full Story

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