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What is a CSS Profile?  College Scholarship Service Profile! This is the application that allows students to apply for financial aid. It gives private members of the College Board a look at the finances of a student and their family. It goes much further into detail than the FAFSA form does.  Why is it important? [...]

Scholarships 101: Scholarships are a great way to receive money for school just for doing something you enjoy or are good at! Here are just a few of the many types of scholarships available: Athletic- If playing in the spotlight is your dream, the NCAA issues about $1 billion dollars in scholarships each year. Athletes [...]

FAFSA Top 10- What Every Student Should Know Apply early! It cannot be stressed enough to apply as early as possible starting January 1st of each year. Financial aid is issued on a first come, first serve, as needed basis. Leave nothing blank! If the answer is zero, put a zero. No answer is not [...]

Time is of the essence, especially when it comes to submitting your FAFSA application. In order to receive the maximum amount of aid you qualify for, file your FAFSA as soon as possible starting January 1st. When it comes to FAFSA, time is money. The federal government has set a June 30th deadline each year [...]

By now, it is not secret: college is expensive. Whether you are a high school senior, already in college, or thinking about heading back to school, there are ways to save. Here is our list of tricks and tips to get the most out of college for as little as possible: Free Money: It does [...]

Summer rolls around and it’s time for the beach, hanging by the pool, a summer job, or even summer classes. Some students use the summer session as an opportunity to get ahead or get caught up. While class during the summer may not seem ideal, it can be a great opportunity. However, with this opportunity [...]

So you have filled out the FAFSA, hit submit, and realized something is incorrect…it’s ok! We all make mistakes! With FAFSA corrections, it is not too late to right a wrong. In order to correct your completed FAFSA form, you will need to go back to your saved online application. Again, this website is www.fafsa.ed.gov.  [...]

What is EFC? If EFC means nothing to you, chances are you have not filled out a FAFSA application yet.  Anyone who fills out a FAFSA application will receive an EFC score. EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution.  In short, EFC determines whether or not you are eligible for federal financial aid. The EFC number [...]