To initiate the financial aid process, it is important that parents submit one or a combination of the following applications:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid Profile.
State applications.
Institutional applications.
Private scholarship applications
You can complete and submit a FAFSA application online at or you can call 1-800-801-0576. Remember, the FAFSA is submitted after January 1 of the studentīs senior year.
Although most student aid comes in the form of federal education loans and grants from colleges, almost three billion dollars in scholarships is available annually.Thatīs free money for college! Given the number of organizations offering the scholarships and the sheer variety of criteria on which these awards are based, a motivated student can find and apply for scholarships tailor-made for their skills and interests.
One of the most widely recognized scholarship organizations is FastWeb. Parents and students can find numerous scholarships according to the studentīs abilities and talents.
It is prudent to begin the financial planning process early on in your childīs educational career. Take the time during early high school years to begin to research available grants and help your child work toward accumulating the experiences that will assist him in successful application.
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