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The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a major veterans educational benefit that includes money for tuition, housing, and books. In some cases it can cover the full Cost of Attendance for a degree. But misunderstanding the details of eligibility and benefits for Post 9/11 GI Bill (also called Ch 33) can devastate veteran and military […]
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These are some of the best college admissions books I’ve read. They will help parents understand the modern college admissions landscape, from how colleges pick students to how to pay for college. We often focus on sensational articles about a handful of colleges. This can lead to a lot of doom-casting and despair. In fact, […]
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Recent FAFSA revisions introduced the term Contributor to refer to anyone other than the student who has to submit financial information for the application. This shift in terminology, combined with misunderstandings about what makes an independent student, and changes to which parent responds if they are unmarried has caused some confusion over the parent role […]
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The Department of Education announced on November 14, 2024 that the FAFSA 2025-26 is available to all students through the Beta test version. This means any students can apply for federal financial aid for the 2025-26 college academic year through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students and their “contributors” (aka parents submitting […]
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College affordability matters. Understanding college costs and financial aid works should be one of your first steps in making a college list. This is a long article, but I want to give you a strong overview of college costs and financial aid, so you are prepared to consider your options. Think about your family budget, college […]
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FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA 2024-25 (for the college academic year that starts in Fall 2024) opened December 31, 2023 in a soft launch. This revised form reflects changes to the format and the formula used to calculate eligibility for need-based financial aid. These FAFSA tips will help you finish […]
