Planning for college can be overwhelming. Where do you even begin? Here are some helpful websites that should make planning for college a little easier.
FAFSA.ed.gov
The first and most important step in getting money for college is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is the form you need to complete in order to see if you are eligible for any kind of federal financial aid, such as grants, student loans, and work-study. Even if you don't think you are eligible for financial aid, you should still fill it out because many states and schools also use it to award non-federal aid. You should submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st of the year for which you need aid. When filing the FAFSA be sure to use fafsa.ed.gov because other similar sites may charge a fee to submit the form. Use this site to get information about the following:
1. Before Beginning a FAFSA
2. Filling Out a FAFSA
3. FAFSA Follow-Up
For more information about planning for college, please contact your high school counselor or an expert, like me.
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