College award letters are a time for celebration, but figuring out what they mean can be confusing and stressful. Here are 6 commonly asked questions.…

Learn how to download your FAFSA Submission Summary, calculate your SAI, and complete Verification. …

If you haven't applied for financial aid yet, don't worry. It's not too late to apply and be considered for federal and state aid.…

If you're a family with a high school junior beginning college visits, this is a great time to make sure you understand the importance of talking with the financial aid office at each school. …

The FAFSA always is a free application for financial aid and you never have to pay to submit it. …

Learn how to report the current value of cash, savings accounts, and checking accounts, the net worth of investments, and the net worth of businesses and investment farms. …

Tips include utilizing the information icons, reporting a 0 rather than leaving an answer blank, not using nicknames, and using an email address you check frequently. …

Review the guidelines on reporting FAFSA parental information to find out who does and does not get listed on the FAFSA. …

Learn when the FAFSA opens, how to get an FSA ID, what information you must list on the FAFSA, and how to submit it to schools. …

Learn why families who plan and save for college will be better prepared when it comes time to pay the college bill. …