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10 FAFSA Mistakes that Affect Financial Aid
Avoid frustration with the FAFSA by being prepared.
How Do I Become Independent on the FAFSA If I Am Under Age 24?
Do you qualify as an independent student? Find out.
Reminder: 2016-2017 Federal FAFSA Deadline is Approaching
ALERT: The federal deadline to submit your FAFSA for the 2016-2017 academic year is June 30, 2017.
How to Deal if Your Parents Won't Pay
They may support you in every other way, but unfortunately, they can't always afford to pay for school.
Online FAFSA Tool Disabled: Creates Complications for Students
IRS Data Retrival tool pulled from site; unavailable until October.
Top 5 Common FAFSA Mistakes
Avoid making these mistakes when you file the FAFSA this year.
Federal Financial Aid and the Independent Student
Are you considered an independent student? Find out.
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month
There's one very important celebration that takes place all month long that you may have overlooked...Financial Aid Awareness Month!
2017 - 2018 Financial Aid Deadlines
We've got you covered with a complete list of financial aid deadlines, state-by-state, for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Financial Aid Award Packages Arriving Early
Filling out the FAFSA early has its benefits.
After the FAFSA: What to Do Once You’ve Submitted Yours
Once you've submitted your FAFSA, you may have questions or changes to the document. Here's what you should expect and how to make edits.
Why Should I Complete the FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid; translation: free government money to help you pay for school!
FAFSA Checklist
Trust us, if you do have the necessary information on hand, filling out the form will become much simpler.
What Do YOU Think of the New FAFSA?
Find out whether the new changes are paying off for students.
The New FAFSA: What’s In It for You?
Benefits of the new FAFSA release date -- October 1.
It’s In Your Best Interest to Act on FAFSA Changes, Even If Your College Isn’t Changing Deadlines
Take advantage of this year's FAFSA changes, regardless of whether or not the school you're applying to or attending is updating their financial aid deadlines.
New Bill Aims to Simplify FAFSA Even More
Proposed bill would allow students to file the form once – and only once – to qualify for federal financial aid for college.
FAFSA Deadline Approaching!
Online applications for FAFSA must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30!
FAFSA Prep: Money Moves to Make Before the End of 2015
How to prepare for Prior-Prior Year FAFSA before the end of 2015.
FSA ID FAQs
You’ll need a FAFSA ID (not a Federal Student Aid PIN) in order to fill out your FAFSA this year!
