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Helpful Social Media Tools to Promote FAFSA Completion
Helpful Social Media Tools to Promote FAFSA Completion For us at the U.S. Department of Education, the start of a new year provides a fresh opportunity to remind parents, students and educators about the importance of submitting the Free Application … Continue reading
Top 3 FAFSA FAQs
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in accessing the more than $150 billion available in federal student aid. Since the 2013-14 FAFSA launched, there are a few questions we’ve seen popping up more … Continue reading
5 Reasons You Should Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
1. It’s the only way to gain access to the more than $150 billion available in federal student aid. Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. Federal Student Aid provides … Continue reading
#AskFAFSA Office Hours with Secretary Arne Duncan
On October 12th at 4pm ET, Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan will join @FAFSA to answer your financial aid questions during the October edition of #AskFAFSA Office Hours. Maybe you have a question about completing the FAFSA or understanding your … Continue reading
September #AskFAFSA Office Hours: What I wish I knew…
When you’re learning to manage your money on your own, there’s a lot of trial and error involved. But at the end of the day, it’s one of the most important lessons you’ll learn while in college. Trust us, as … Continue reading
5 Steps for Picking a College
Picking a college can be a daunting task for students and their families. The Obama Administration and the Department of Education are making it easier for students to pick the right school by providing key information on a school’s cost … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged College Affordability and Transparency Center, Cost of College, FAFSA
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ED launches new, mobile-optimized site: StudentAid.gov
If you’re a student thinking about college or career school or a borrower already in repayment, the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid has launched some exciting new tools to help you through the financial aid process. … Continue reading
Explore Your Student Loan Repayment Options at #AskFAFSA Office Hours
“While it’s never been more important to have a degree, a certificate or an industry-recognized credential — it’s also never been more expensive. About two-thirds of college graduates borrow to go to school, and on average they’re graduating with more … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged FAFSA, Income-Based Repayment, Twitter
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ED Announces FAFSA Completion Project Expansion
If students don’t think they can pay for college, they won’t apply for college. Giving more young people access to the tools they need to apply for federal student aid is a key part of our strategy to make America … Continue reading
ED Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week with #AskFAFSA Office Hours
Teachers, firefighters, police officers, government employees, military—day in and day out these public servants work tirelessly for citizens across the country. To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week (May 6th-12th) and the positive impact these individuals’ work has on our lives, … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged FAFSA, Income-Based Repayment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Twitter
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FAFSA Hosts #AskFAFSA “Twitterview” on Life After College
Graduation season is upon us. In an effort to help students across the country prepare to make the transition from college to career, @FAFSA hosted a Twitter Q&A session with career expert, Lindsey Pollak yesterday. Lindsey provided great advice on … Continue reading
Join @FAFSA for #AskFAFSA Office Hours with Career Expert, Lindsey Pollak
In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, @FAFSA will hold a special #AskFAFSA Office Hours with guest host Lindsey Pollak, a bestselling author, keynote speaker and internationally recognized expert on next generation career trends. We’re excited to have Lindsey join … Continue reading
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