February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to demystify the “how” of paying for college. For most families, the challenge isn’t just finding the money—it’s navigating
As the leaves begin to turn across Central Ohio and your students head back to campus in the fall each year, we often focus on the excitement of the new
So you clicked submit on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA? Congratulations on completing this often onerous task! Sometimes after filing, changes happen that need correction. What if
Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical step in securing college funding, and for families navigating divorce or separation, the process comes with unique and
Applying for financial aid is a critical step in making college affordable, but the process is complex and full of potential missteps. Simple mistakes on financial aid applications — such
How does your home equity affect your student’s financial aid? And what do the following words all have in common: tedious, cumbersome, difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes expensive? They are all words which can describe the “College Scholarship Service PROFILE” or CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® offered by the CollegeBoard.org and your home equity plays a role. Not to worry, we have you covered.
As we step into the new year, we wanted to bring to your attention a significant change in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) timeline. This year, the
The FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year has not rolled out as smoothly as anyone would have expected. We’ve put together three quick videos for you to watch regarding the
Remember: The FAFSA for the 2025-26 school year will open on December 1, 2024. Now, let’s take a closer look at the mistakes you want to avoid while filling out
Every year, students and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Every year, parents wonder, “What’s the point?!” The FAFSA is a tool used by the
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