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FAFSA Mistakes To Avoid

FAFSA will open and ready to be filled out, next Friday, October 1, 2021! In 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Education, fafsa.gov has enhanced help topics by providing... read more →
  • September 24, 2021
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning

Choosing a College: 3 Key Affordability Questions to Ask

The United States is home to approximately 5,300 colleges and universities. Having that many schools to choose from can be both a blessing and a curse. Yes, every student can... read more →
  • January 29, 2021
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning

9 things you should know about the CSS Profile so you can “Know Before You Go”

When families file for federal financial aid, they will complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required at colleges to determine eligibility for federal grants,... read more →
  • October 2, 2020
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College

5 Keys to Getting the Most Financial Aid

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... read more →
  • November 8, 2019
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning, Financial Planning
FAFSA changes

How to Make Changes to the FAFSA

Another October 1st has come and gone. have you clicked submit on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) yet? Congratulations on completing this sometimes onerous task. Sometimes after... read more →
  • October 11, 2019
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning, Financial Planning
Financial aid applications hackers

A Good Solution? Security Concerns on Financial Aid Applications

Every year college students and their families file financial aid applications. The FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the tool used to apply. The Department of Education... read more →
  • August 18, 2017
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College Planning
FAFSA - What do those letters mean anyway? Capstone Wealth Partners Ohio

“Deadlines are looming” – A letter from Joe Messinger, CFP®

Since this piece was written in January 2016, the FAFSA filing deadlines have changed. For the first time, the FAFSA will go live October 1, 2016. Visit our new blog... read more →
  • January 29, 2016
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College
Dream College Capstone Wealth Partners Ohio

How do you get their attention and get into your dream college?

We’ll start with a disclaimer—we have no magic wand to waive on how to “show the love” and get into your dream college. Besides academic criteria, every university pays attention to... read more →
  • October 9, 2015
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College

What did Washington do now?! New FAFSA rules, what you need to know, and our proactive plan

When it rains, it pours! This week the Obama administration announced not only a new College Scorecard website but also revisions to FAFSA—both with the aim of making college more... read more →
  • September 18, 2015
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College
FAFSA Part 2 Capstone Wealth Partners

FAFSA Part 2 – The Sequel

In our previous blog, you learned what FAFSA stands for, what it is used for, and about some filing tips you should be aware of. A lot of your questions may... read more →
  • June 9, 2015
  • Joe Messinger, CFP®
  • College
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