FAFSA News
FAFSA news and information that details the latest changes in the world of the FAFSA, federal financial aid, and helping students manage the form paperwork. We post news about the FAFSA on a regular basis to keep you informed!
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Feb 1 2012: Auto-fill your FAFSA with IRS Data Retrieval
Starting today, February 1, students and parents who have filed their taxes can pull this information directly into their FAFSA
Jan 18 2012: Paying for college: What you should know
Paying for college doesn't have to be stressful, just make sure to utilize all the resources available to you, and you'll be financial aid whizzes in no time!
Jan 16 2012: Check out the FAFSA Help Guide eBook
It's FAFSA season again, and thanks to FAFSAOnline.com, we're providing students and families with a downloadable FAFSA Help Guide to the online form.
Jan 10 2012: 2012-2013 FAFSA: What’s changed?
The Department of Education has been making great strides in streamlining the often-confusing online FAFSA form. This year, students and parents should find it much easier to navigate through the process, as well as collect the information necessary to file the form.
Nov 29 2011: IRS Data Retrieval Tool for FAFSA
The IRS data Retrieval tool is a helpful resource for many parents and students filing the FAFSA. The tool allows first-time and returning applicants to pull their tax data directly from the Internal Revenue Service in order to auto-fill the tax portion of the form
Nov 9 2011: Financial Aid Basics
For more information on the different types of financial aid and for a helpful financial aid calendar, check out our Financial Aid 101 eBook.
Sep 2 2011: Back to School Financial Tips Special
TweetAs you head back to school, some back to school financial aid tips… Make a budget BEFORE the semester begins. Figure out what kind of money you’ll be able to earn and what you’ll be spending and stick to it. Team up with a roommate,…
Jun 18 2011: What are Title IV Loans?
TweetThere are a lot of different types of student loans out there, so sorting through all of them can be tough, especially when there can be many names for the same thing. You might be surprised to find that Title IV loans and federal loans…
May 9 2011: Perkins Loans 411
TweetPerkins loans are great options for those students who are eligible. They have low interest rates and can be used for both undergraduate and graduate studies. But before you accept the loan, make sure you get all of the facts. So, here’s what you can…
Apr 26 2011: Appealing a Financial Aid Offer – Can it be Done?
Your financial aid offer letter will show how much a college or university is willing to offer in the way of student loans and scholarships. But what happens when that figure is too low? How can you appeal?
