Video: How to Complete the IDOC Financial Aid Verification Process
How to Complete the IDOC Financial Aid Verification Process The college financial aid application process is confusing. There are several things to consider and […]
How Home Equity Affects The CSS Profile
The CSS Profile and the FAFSA have very different requirements and how they calculate your Expected Family Contribution. But when looking at the CSS profile vs […]
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 […]
IDOC and FAFSA Verification
Getting all of your financial aid forms completed and submitted is a major milestone. A lot of families use that moment to breathe a sigh of […]
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 […]
2023-2024 CSS Profile Dos, Don’ts, and Updates
The 2023-2024 CSS Profile is available on October 1, 2022. Before you dive headfirst into filling out this beast, let’s break it down with some basic […]
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 Verification – What It Is, How to Handle It, and Why Parents Shouldn’t Freak Out
When applying for financial aid, you are submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. In any given year, some filings are selected […]
Parents and Dependents: Clarifying Relationships in Financial Aid Reporting
When dependent students apply for financial aid whether through the FAFSA or CSS Profile, they will have to provide parental information as part of the process. […]
The 3 Different Types of Expected Family Contribution Explained
Do you find this article helpful? Imagine what you could learn from Matt, along with Peg Keough, Eric Rath, Brian Ford, and Dan Bisig in just […]