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What is FAFSA?

Submitted by sarah on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 16:03
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FAFSA is the free application for federal student aid. Parents and students are encouraged to fill this out after January 1st of the student's senior year, and then renew the form each following year. The FAFSA form uses numbers from your taxes to calculate a number that they think the parents can afford to contribute to their child's tuition each year. Using that number, Northland can award need based grants and work study to help pay for institutional costs. To learn more about FAFSA, go to the US Department of Education Free Application For Federal Student Aid Website.

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FAFSA Advice

Submitted by macois on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 20:01.

There is some good information on how to complete the FAFSA available at no cost at www.FAFSAonline.com, to be updated in November for the 2009 - 2010 school year. The most important piece of advice, file as early as possible to qualify for the most financial aid. Many programs will be given out on a first come, first serve basis so apply early!!!