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And so it begins: college life.  Hopefully you took as much from your years in high school as you could—learning as much as possible, asking questions and taking the time to realize that high school prepares you for a more demanding academic load.  That next step, a college education, as one school puts it, “prepares [...]

Let’s face it, we could all use some help getting everything in order for college.  Well, some schools have college financial advisors. Advisors can help students and families through the financial aid process and in finding college funds. Seeking help for application filing or to better understand the aid process ensures greater accuracy on your [...]

Okay everyone. It’s the month of June. That means lots of different things, right? This is the month where summer officially begins. It’s the month where many students from kindergarten to high school and beyond finish academic classes. For some summer vacation begins. Well, for college students, it’s the month of the FAFSA. Yes! It’s [...]

Paperwork, scholarships, grants, loans, deadlines, graduation, decisions…. Ahhhh!!! And on and on with the list of things on your mind as a college student. You almost feel like you need another person to help with everything you need to accomplish, right? Well, that’s the purpose of this blog–to in a sense, provide you with information [...]

The hard work is done. Your FASFA is complete and has long been mailed or sent electronically. Maybe you’ve even submitted your CSS Profile. Now what? The wait and questions begin: “When do I receive my scholarship and/or loan money?”, “How will I know it arrived?”, “Does the money automatically go to my school or personally to [...]

Wow the days must be getting longer because FAFSA season is in full effect. I’ve been around the internet a couple of times and here are the sentiments I hear: “AHAHA I need FAFSA help. I NNEEEED help with FAFSA-who the **** is going to help me with my FAFSA- Free me from the FAFSA!” [...]

While it might be getting warmer, that doesn’t mean money is going to start growing on trees! This sad truth hurts me as much as it does you, but don’t fear, financial aid is here! Summer financial aid is similar to other forms of financial aid, in that the summer financial aid deadline varies between [...]

Ah spring is coming. It’s raining more, snowing less, and I think I can smell the stink bugs coming back into my house. Yet nothing is more sweet than the wonderful nectar that FAFSA provides. For those just applying, congrats! For everyone else: Stay Strong! To help our new FAFSA brother’s and sister’s, I’ve decided [...]

  I’ve been going through dozens of complaints on how slow, unorganized, and often tiresome financial aid offices can be. Thats not to say there aren’t some amazing people working in some fantastic financial aid offices, but the feedback I’ve been getting is one of disappointment.   While it might be difficult to avoid the [...]

Didn’t January fly by? I remember counting down New Years and looking forward to 2011. Now it’s already one month in, which means we’re in FAFSA season! While the FAFSA is notorious for being confusing,  sites are available that provide FREE FAFSA Calculators! Here are some tips to keep in mind while filling out the forms: 1. [...]

Winter time is here, which means only one thing (besides the super bowl)…it’s Financial Aid Time!  For those of you entering or returning to school, maximizing your financial aid can help relieve those financial burdens. Trust me, the small steps leading up to the application process can mean significant changes in the money you receive, [...]

The FAFSA is obviously one of the most important documents you will fill out in the financial aid process. Federal aid is one of the most sought after kinds of financial assistance, and can provide you with substantial amounts of money to help pay for your education through various education loans. Filling out the actual [...]

With the economy still struggling to recover from recession, and families still reeling from the financial drawbacks of a failing economy, paying for college is certainly not an easy task.  Now, more than ever, financial aid is playing a crucial role in allowing students to be able to afford extending their education beyond high school.  [...]

The cost of tuition is on the rise, especially with the current state of the economy.  Students throughout the Western hemisphere are finding themselves having to choose between a debt filled education or simply avoiding the college process altogether.  This decision is especially critical to graduate students, who may already be in significant debt after [...]

If you’re contemplating pulling your hair out from the whole college funding / financial aid process, don’t!  There are many options for financial aid assistance that will help you get the money you need to go to the college of your choice, as well as taking a lot of stress off your shoulders from all [...]

If you are currently a college student/parent of a college student/recent college grad, you understand what I mean when I say there is a lot of paperwork to fill out and what seems like a never ending stack of papers you receive by mail from American Education Services and the banks that provide your loans. [...]