The task of finding and applying for financial aid makes some students and parents feel like they are lost in the woods. For many, it can appear easier to do nothing at all. A recent study by the American Council on Education found that approximately 1.5 million kids who might have qualified for federal higher education grants didn’t even file financial aid forms.
For those seeking financial aid, begin with the federal financial aid form known as FAFSA. Families can file the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov, or via mail. Completing federal income tax forms makes filling out the FAFSA form a lot easier, and makes it less likely that you will have to provide more information later. Note: Funds are more readily available for those who apply early!
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One of the biggest challenges college-bound seniors face is determining how to pay for their college education. Applying for scholarships should be one of the first steps in their search, however, scholarship misconceptions often cloud their thinking.
Following are common scholarship misconceptions that need to be debunked:
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As if being the parent of a hormonal walking ball of energy is not enough excitement, half way through your child’s junior year of high school in Connecticut you realize that you will be the one filling out the college admission forms, financial aid forms and paying for the application fees. This means that you will most likely be the one stressing out about deadlines, scrambling for your financial records and being tempted to apply to a couple of Connecticut Colleges because each one charges a small fee to apply.
If you have all of a sudden found yourself in this situation then here are some life and hair saving tips:
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