what is work-study?
The work-study program provides part-time employment to undergraduates and graduates to help with college expenses. There are two different kinds of work-study: Federal Work-Study and non-Federal Work-Study.
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comparing college financial aid offers
In April, many colleges and universities begin sending offer notifications to students who have been accepted for their incoming freshman class and have applied for financial assistance. Offer notifications list the cost of tuition and fees plus the amount of financial aid available through the school.
financial aid for the summer semester
Financial aid is available to students for the summer semesters. If you need financial aid for the summer, make sure to complete the following tasks.
filling the financial aid gap
After determining your financial need, financial aid administrators decide how much aid they are able to offer you. Colleges may often offer aid that is less than your financial need. This is called the financial aid gap. Here are a few ways to bridge that gap.
understanding the financial aid award notification
Financial aid award notifications outline the type and amount of financial aid families can receive, such as scholarships, grants, and student loans.
irs data retrieval tool for fafsa
The IRS Data Retrieval tool is a process that helps streamline the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by allowing online FAFSA filers to pull specific tax return data directly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The retrieval tool will save you time and increase the accuracy of your FAFSA information.
understanding professional judgment in financial aid
Professional judgment is the ability of a financial aid administrator to reassess a student's financial aid due to special or unusual circumstances.
college goal sunday
College Goal Sunday is a free program that helps students and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the form required by students applying for state, federal, and institutional aid.
filing the fafsa online
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online as soon as possible after January 1. Filing the FAFSA online saves you processing time and increases the accuracy of your application.
financial aid questions to ask colleges
Financial aid planning can be intimidating, and you may not know where to turn for answers. The financial aid officers at colleges and universities are there to help.
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