Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the answers to some of our frequently asked questions and feel free to contact us if you have a questions of your own!
FAFSA Submission Start Date
Question: What is the earliest date that I can submit the FAFSA? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid Applications | FAFSA
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No-Loan Financial Aid
Question: I've heard of something called "no-loan financial aid." What does this mean and who participates? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid | Student Loans
Tags: low-income students no-loan financial aid student loans
Additional Education Benefits
Question: Aside from the standard financial aid I can get from filing my FAFSA, is there anything else that can help lower the burden of school costs? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid
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Choosing a College
Question: What are some recommended steps to take in deciding what college to attend? Read the answer here!
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Tags: choosing a college college cost things to consider for college total cost of attendance
Financial Aid Changes 2012-2013
Question: Are there any changes in financial aid/financial aid rules for this school year? What are they? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid | Grants | Student Loans
Tags: financial aid 2012-2013 financial aid changes pell grant student loans
Work Study Job Options
Question: I know I can get a lot of financial help from participating in a work study program. So, I'm curious: what kinds of jobs can I do? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid | Work Study
Tags: financial aid opportunities student employment work study
How Much Loan Money Students Get
Question: I know I have the opportunity to receive student loans each year. I was wondering, though, how much can I borrow for each loan? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid | Student Loans
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Work Study Earnings
Question: I'm considering/have recently started a work study job at my school. Are my earnings taxed just like a regular job would be? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid | Work Study
Tags: fica income taxes state taxes work study
Financial Aid for Home Schoolers
Question: I've been home schooled throughout high school. It's time to start thinking about college...But I wonder, can I get financial aid? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid | Grants | Scholarships
Tags: financial aid exceptions financial aid for home schooled students home school
Loan Forgiveness
Question: What is loan forgiveness? Read the answer here!
Categories: Financial Aid | Student Loans
Tags: loan forgiveness student loans