Financial Aid Guidance for Divorced or Separated Families

What Constitutes a “Divorced or Separated Family” for College Financial Aid? Colleges don’t see a difference between a divorced or separated household. If you file […]
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 what it means for you as a student. We’ll explore the […]
What is the Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA?

In this video, we’ll discuss what to know about the Data Retrieval Tool and how to use it to help you fill out your FAFSA. […]
The FAFSA Simplification Act – Upcoming FAFSA Changes

With the FAFSA Simplification Act comes a host of changes to the way federal student aid is calculated. Some of those changes have already been implemented, […]
Pros and Cons of FAFSA’s Data Retrieval Tool

The FAFSA leverages a tool called the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to make completing the form easier for families and college-bound students. The tool […]
FAFSA Changes 2023-24: What You Need To Know

The Federal Student Aid office recently announced FAFSA changes that will go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year. Other news and media outlets, such as […]
What you Need to Know About Completing the CSS Profile or FAFSA with Divorced or Separated Parents or Two-Household Families

Financial aid forms can seem tricky for any household, but this is especially true for students who have divorced or separated parents or two household families. […]
FAFSA Mistakes To Avoid

Every October 1st, the FAFSA onslaught begins. Articles and social media posts pop up about it, and unless your clients are on a vacation island somewhere […]
Quirks of the Financial Aid Application: Answers to Some Common FAFSA Questions

When you think about financial aid, “quirky” might not be the first word that comes to mind. However, with something so complex as finances and all […]
Applying for Financial Aid: FAFSA and CSS Profile

Today we’re talking about applying for financial aid. Not the most exciting topic, but we promise, it’ll be worth it in the end. Let’s be […]