We answer questions including when to start the FAFSA, when to complete the FAFSA, and when deadlines are. …
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn why fafsa.gov is important, when you can file the FAFSA, and how to start the form. …
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Learn what to do if you haven't yet received your financial aid offer, why the offers may differ at each college, how work-study works, how to communicate special circumstances, and more. …
By Meredith Clement    |
College award letters are a time for celebration, but figuring out what they mean can be confusing and stressful. Here are 6 commonly asked questions.…
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Learn how to download your FAFSA Submission Summary, calculate your SAI, and complete Verification. …
By Meredith Clement    |
If you haven't applied for financial aid yet, don't worry. It's not too late to apply and be considered for federal and state aid.…
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If you're a family with a high school junior beginning college visits, this is a great time to make sure you understand the importance of talking with the financial aid office at each school. …
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The FAFSA always is a free application for financial aid and you never have to pay to submit it. …
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Learn how to report the current value of cash, savings accounts, and checking accounts, the net worth of investments, and the net worth of businesses and investment farms. …
By Meredith Clement    |
Tips include utilizing the information icons, reporting a 0 rather than leaving an answer blank, not using nicknames, and using an email address you check frequently. …
By Meredith Clement    |