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Do You Know These Key FAFSA® Terms?
Do You Know These Key FAFSA<sup>®</sup> Terms?
Terms include FSA ID, Federal School Code, Custodial Parent, Expected Family Contribution, Student Aid Report, and IRS Data Retrieval Tool.…
FAFSA Financial Aid
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Items You'll Need to Complete the FAFSA®
Items You'll Need to Complete the FAFSA<sup>®</sup>
Items you'll need include an FSA ID, Social Security Number, federal tax return, W2(s), and bank statements. …
FAFSA Financial Aid
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Your Guide for Financial Aid Help
Your Guide for Financial Aid Help
Learn where and how to get help for the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and how MEFA can assist you with the financial aid process. …
FAFSA Financial Aid CSS Profile
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Creating an FSA ID
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FAFSA Financial Aid FSA ID
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Should I Apply for Financial Aid?
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FAFSA Financial Aid
By Julie Shields-Rutyna    |
Financial Aid
Your Financial Aid Checklist
Your Financial Aid Checklist
Tasks include making note of deadlines, finding out required applications, getting an FSA ID, learning your EFC, and seeking help when needed. …
FAFSA Financial Aid
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Word of the Day Wednesday: Federal Student Loans
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FAFSA Financial Aid Loans
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Word of the Day Wednesday: Federal Work-Study
Word of the Day Wednesday: Federal Work-Study
Learn what federal work study is, how students quality for the program, and what to do if you receive it as part of your financial aid. …
FAFSA Financial Aid Work-Study
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Word of the Day Wednesday: Financial Aid Application Verification
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FAFSA Financial Aid
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Financial Aid
Word of the Day Wednesday: Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
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FAFSA Financial Aid
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