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Free Monthly College Planning Webinar Series: Expert Guidance for Seniors, Juniors & Underclassmen on Financial Aid, Scholarships & More

Free Monthly College Planning Webinar Series At College Aid Pro, we know that the college planning...

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5 FAFSA Tips Every Parent Needs to Know Before They Fill It Out

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The FAFSA Fumble: A Call to Action From College Aid Pro’s CEO

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Top 20 College Financial Aid Terms Every Family Should Know

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FAFSA Delays Stressing You Out? 3 Ways to Take Advantage of The Extra Time

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FAFSA Frustrations? 4 Common Problems & Fixes for the New 2024 Form

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College Cost Clarity: Sticker Price vs. Net Price

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Decoding Net Price Calculators: The Good, the Bad, and the MyCAP Difference

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3 min 11/01/2023

Your Complete Pell Grant Guide: Are You Eligible?

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When Is the FAFSA Due?

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2 min 10/02/2023

What is Financial Aid and How Does It Work? Your Comprehensive Guide to College Affordability

Embarking on the journey to higher education is an exciting chapter in a student's life....

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What is the FAFSA? The Essential Guide For Success

If you're a parent with a child heading off to college or one already there,...

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FAFSA Frustration: 10 Common Mistakes You Can Avoid

  Are you feeling the pressure of impending college costs? You’re definitely not alone. The road...

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Preparing for the FAFSA Changes – Tips and Timelines to Ease Your Stress

Summer is in full swing and rising high school seniors are, no, let me rephrase,...

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Financial Aid Guidance for Divorced or Separated Families

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What is an EFC and What Does it Mean For You?

In this video, we're going to take a look at what is an EFC and...

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What is the FAFSA Data Retrieval Tool?

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The FAFSA Simplification Act – Upcoming FAFSA Changes

With the FAFSA Simplification Act comes a host of changes to the way federal student...

4 min 11/21/2022

Pros and Cons of the FAFSA Data Retrieval Tool

The FAFSA leverages a tool called the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to make...

11/02/2022

College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students

College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students A Transgender Student’s Guide to Shopping, Applying And...

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IDOC and FAFSA Verification

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7 New FAFSA Changes You Need To Know

The Federal Student Aid office recently announced FAFSA changes that will go into effect for...

4 min 10/07/2022

Financial Aid for Divorced or Separated Parents: FAFSA & CSS Profile Guide

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Parental Information for Financial Aid: Clarifying Relationships in Financial Aid Reporting

Parental Information for Financial Aid: Clarifying Relationships in Financial Aid Reporting When dependent students apply for...

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The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained

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3 min 09/08/2022

Quirks of the Financial Aid Application: Answers to Some Common FAFSA Questions

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Applying for Financial Aid: FAFSA and CSS Profile

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When Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is Too High

When Your Student Aid Index (SAI) is Too High Are you left scrambling after filling out...

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How Will I Know If I Qualify For Need-Based Financial Aid?

Will we qualify for need-based financial aid for college? – A question on the minds...

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The 5 Types of Need-Based Financial Aid for College-Bound Families

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What is the FSA ID? Why do you need one?

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Prior-Prior Year (PPY) : What It Is and Why It Matters to College Financial Aid

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Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA): Explained

Have you heard the term Expected Family Contribution on TV or social media and wondered...

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Maximizing College Financial Aid: What Every Family Should Know

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