The simple answer is, only if you are asked to.
FAFSA Verification? Do I Need To Do That?
Jan 13, 2022 11:00:00 AM
Topics: College Financial Aid, Financial Aid Award Letters, College Planning, Applying for Aid, FAFSA
FAFSA and Financial Aid Myths
Oct 7, 2021 1:28:13 PM
Topics: College Financial Aid, College Planning, Applying for Aid, FAFSA
How to Appeal Your Financial Aid Award
Mar 25, 2021 9:47:10 AM
The good news is in! Your child received his or her acceptance letter(s). Next, what you were waiting for - the college financial aid award letter. Lots of parents are surprised to see what the school offered and sometimes were expecting to contribute less to tuition costs than indicated on the financial aid award letter. If you fall under this category, and have had a significant change in income status due to the pandemic or other contributing factors, you don’t have to just accept the award as it. The award letter is just an offer. You can accept, decline, or appeal any part of the financial aid award.
Scholarship Searches - Do's & Don'ts
Mar 4, 2021 2:00:00 PM
Topics: Scholarships, College Financial Aid, College Planning, Parents and College Planning
Work-Study: What It Is and Isn't
Feb 24, 2021 11:41:42 AM
Topics: College Financial Aid, College Planning, Parents and College Planning, FAFSA
Filing the FAFSA - It's really not that hard
Jan 20, 2021 3:25:40 PM
Topics: College Financial Aid, College Planning, Parents and College Planning, FAFSA
Filing FAFSA when divorced or having special circumstances
Nov 25, 2020 10:30:00 AM
Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may seem like a challenge at first. Once you add the complexity of a special circumstance or divorce, completing the FAFSA may feel like a down right headache.
Although your situation may seem like receiving financial aid is impossible, don't let it stop you from putting your best foot forward. You are not the only person experiencing this state of affairs and most likely you won't be the last. Here are a few examples of special circumstances and how to handle them when completing the FAFSA.
Topics: College Financial Aid
7 Steps on How to Apply for Financial Aid for College
Oct 29, 2020 11:00:00 AM
Follow this simple step-by-step process to make sure you qualify for as much college financial aid as possible.
Topics: College Financial Aid
How to Prepare for FAFSA Completion
Oct 15, 2020 1:15:00 PM
FAFSA season is here, and getting an early start is the best plan of action.
Topics: College Financial Aid, College Planning, Parents and College Planning, FAFSA
Financial Aid 101 - The Highlights
Dec 5, 2019 1:00:00 PM
'Tis the season to talk financial aid and the experts from our College Planning Center have been talking about financial aid with students and families, one-on-one, as well as in group presentations at local high schools almost daily since September and are still going strong.
Topics: College Financial Aid, Financial Education for Students, Parents and College Planning, Applying for Aid
