Parents need to file financial aid forms like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ASAP; it is first come first serve. Parents need to be aware of early deadlines. More gift-aid available early on as appose to later.
College Financial Aid Tips Interview
Parents do not have to disclose certain information on institutional forms like the CSS Profile. Students should apply to at least six schools if not more. Students should apply to both state and private schools. All families should submit the FAFSA for all schools. Families should utilize Federal subsidize loans before considering private sources.
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Paying For College
Parents and students should be proactive in the process of applying for financial aid (FAFSA and CSS Profile). Do not miss deadlines. In pursuing college, parents should treat the process as a consumer purchase. They are purchasing an education from a business.
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