What is the CSS Profile? Mastering the CSS Profile for Maximum Aid
When it comes to financing your education, there’s more to consider than just tuition fees. Many colleges and universities in the United States require prospective students […]
FAFSA Frustration: 10 Common Mistakes You Can Avoid
Are you feeling the pressure of impending college costs? You’re definitely not alone. The road to higher education can be financially challenging, and the Free […]
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, the parents of rising seniors are already stressing over the upcoming […]
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 FAFSA Data Retrieval Tool?
What is the FAFSA Data Retrieval Tool? In this video, we’ll discuss what to know about the Data Retrieval Tool and how to use it […]
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 the FAFSA 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 […]
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 Paying For College While more and more students are identifying […]
IDOC and FAFSA Verification
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 […]