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5 Questions to Ask the Financial Aid Office as You Head Back to School
Time to hang up the bathing suits and hit the books: It’s back-to-school season! For many of you, it’s probably been months since you’ve completed the FAFSA or submitted your school’s financial aid application. Have you checked in with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Back to School, Federal Work Study, Financial Aid
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Top 5 Benefits of the College Navigator
Whether you’re a high school student wanting to look into your college options or a parent trying to get ahead of the game, the college research and application process can be confusing. With 4,000 degree-granting institutions in the United States, … Continue reading
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Tagged College, College Navigator, Cost of College, Financial Aid, net price calculator
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Unraveling the Mystery of College Costs
Waiting for college acceptance letters can be a nerve-racking experience filled with excitement and anticipation, but once approved, students and their families begin another anticipatory wait for financial award letters. The letters, which intend on laying out the cost of … Continue reading
#AskFAFSA Office Hours with Loyola New Orleans’ Cathy Simoneaux
Ed. Note: Cathy Simoneaux is the Director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Loyola University New Orleans To celebrate Financial Aid Awareness Month, I hosted @FAFSA’s February #AskFAFSA Office Hours last night. Many students took advantage of … Continue reading
Join ED for FAFSA Office Hours on Twitter
For those of you who may need help paying for college, a new year means it’s time to complete a new FAFSA. We understand the financial aid process can often be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never gone through it before. … Continue reading
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Tagged College, FAFSA, Financial Aid, Student Aid
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Nine Back-to-School Financial Tips for College Students
Ed. Note: For college students around the country, the newness of the fall semester is probably starting to wear off. And while the admission process may seem like a distant memory, now is a good time to ensure you’re prepared … Continue reading
Importance of Pells
Ed. Note: Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Eduardo Ochoa recently spoke to the American Student Association of Community Colleges and affirmed the Obama administration’s commitment to providing college aid to low-income students by preserving the maximum Pell Grant at $5,550. … Continue reading