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"FAFSA is the starting point for all financial aid, and puts you in the running for money handed out by the federal government, state governments, and, in most cases, the college or university that you plan to attend"
"According to the College Board's Trends in College Pricing 2005 report, the average annual price tag for a 4-year university or college is more than $29,000. To help families afford a college education, Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) would like to remind all college bound students that beginning on January 1, 2006, they can jumpstart their financial aid process by completing and submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).."
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"The bottom line is that there's money that's out there for the taking, and it's a shame not to apply..."
The Department of Education opens hunting season for financial aid on Jan. 1 when it begins accepting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Students who have already chosen a college as well as those still deciding are eligible to apply.
The holiday break from school and work is an ideal opportunity for parents and students to begin looking for scholarships and grants for college tuition. Financial aid is available for a range of students beyond those who qualify based on high school grades or financial need. Skateboarders, for example, can win up to $5,000 for a 300-word essay on the positive impact skateboarding has had on their life...
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How to Complete the FAFSA
The FAFSA Process
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is the financial aid application form you will need to apply for federal and state student grants, work-study, and loans. While the FAFSA may seem lengthy and complex, there are many free resources, online and offline, to help you navigate the application process...how to apply
"Students, parents, and families looking to qualify for more federal financial aid have a new guide in their search, the FAFSAonline.com FAFSA Walkthrough. In addition to helping students complete the FAFSA correctly, it offers tips for how students can qualify for the most federal financial aid possible.."
"By completing the FAFSA you will capitalize on the opportunity to receive free money or low-interest federal loans to pay for college....."
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"The earlier you apply for aid, the better your chances since schools often process the applications on a first-come, first serve basis..."
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Filing the FAFSA is the first important step in the financial aid process that makes students eligible for more than $129 billion in grants, student loans, and school-based aid to help pay for college. Yet, eight million students failed to complete the FAFSA in the 1999-2000 academic year, according to a 2004 survey by the American Council on Education..."
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To qualify for the maximum amount of federal financial aid each year, including loans, students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education annually. Submitting the FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal financial aid as well as scholarships, grants, and other aid opportunities. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all college-bound students complete one. ....
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Race for financial aid begins
College-bound students advised to turn in FAFSA soon
BY HEATHER WOODWARD
THE OLYMPIAN
Starting today, college-bound students can turn in their 2006-07 Free Application for Federal Student Aid — the main tool colleges and universities use to determine need-based financial aid.
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And as tuition prices rise statewide and across the country, college officials say students should submit their forms as soon as possible to help ensure they get as much financial assistance as they can.
“What I typically tell students is that the most important thing is that you apply early,” said Brian Shirley, director of financial aid at The Evergreen State College. “Make sure you apply before your school's priority deadline for financial aid.”
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