Learn the meaning of FAFSA, SAI, COA, FWS, FSS, ED, CSS, FAA, PLUS, and MEFA. …
By Lauren Danz    |
Research each school's financial aid requirements and deadlines, submit the FAFSA and other required applications, such as the CSS Profile or institutional form, and complete Verification if selected…
By Amy Staffier    |
The differences between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans include the timing of when interest starts accruing, the eligibility for awarding based on financial need, and the maximum amount permitted.…
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn the steps for getting an FSA ID and some tips for making the process easy. …
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn if applying for financial aid will affect your admissions decision, if you should fill out the FAFSA if you don't think you'll get any aid, if you report Social Security benefits on the financial aid applications, and more. …
By Meredith Clement    |
Questions include how does the process work with twins, how do you report disability income, how do I list more than 20 colleges, and can I report debt…
By Meredith Clement    |
Websites include StudentAid.gov, fafsa.gov, StudentAid.gov/fsa-id, and MyEDDebt.ed.gov.…
By Meredith Clement    |
You can still find another part-time job on campus, and you can also search for off-campus employment, which may allow you to work outside the academic year and pay better. …
By Lauren Danz    |
Questions include how to submit the FAFSA to more than 20 schools, where to list retirement accounts, and when the deadline to use IDOC is.…
By Meredith Clement    |
Learn how to get you tax transcripts both online and by mail and how to submit them to the financial aid office. …
By Meredith Clement    |