I just finished reading an article on financial aid tips and noticed some misinformation. The article states that some high school guidance counselors and teachers will help you apply before you even graduate high school. There are a couple points to take notes on.
- Parents and students should never ever rely on these people regarding financial aid assistance. They are not trained experts in the process. Every year I will have a handful of families that come to me after they have filed their forms that were assisted by the high school staff and found mistakes made.
- If you file the FAFSA before you graduate, it will be rejected. You need to file the form on or after January 1st of the year you will be attending college. In addition, families need to be aware of the CSS Profile. It is another financial aid form that many schools require with different deadlines than FAFSA.
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