(based on Money Magazine, Jan. 2006)
January 1 marks the start of the financial aid season for the following school year, and it’s
also the day the federal government begins accepting submissions for Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Here are some tips to qualify for more financial aid and save yourself some of the
headache associated with this ritual:
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If you are considering going to a college and money is a problem you may be eligible to apply for financial help. You can apply to get free or inexpensive money to help you get that college education.
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Don't Get Your Hopes Up
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In another recent article, I outlined the basic steps for filling out the FAFSA.
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Let's face it, college is expensive. It consumes 25% of the annual median household income. It's not getting any cheaper either, tuition on average rises 7% per year. In response to the rising cost of tuition, the federal government has a great number of programs that were created in order to help students who cannot quite pay for college to get there.
Understanding Federal Pell Grants, Student Loans, and Work Study Programs
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College preparation is a large focus of every high school student's senior' year. For many, the frustration of financing the college tuition may lead to many not pursuing a college education simply based on fear of the financial struggle.
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There are many different things that can assist you if you are a university student in search of college grant money. The best thing that you can do is apply for as many college grants as you can. Obviously the more you apply for, the greater the chance will be of receiving financial assistance.
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Federal work-study programs are part of Federal Student Aid, which is awarded based on financial need. Federal work-study programs provide employment to undergraduate and graduate students to help them earn money to pay for their education expenses.
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LOS ANGELES, CA -- Last year alone, over $30 Billion in government grants were awarded to people like you. Over 20 million people get government money every year. About 6,000,000 get money to go to college. Approximately 10,000,000 will get fully paid help and training for a better job. And 1,000,000 entrepreneurs will get money to start or expand an existing business.
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As a science or engineering major, you may be eligible for specific scholarships or financial aid packages awarded on the basis of need or merit. Follow the guidelines below, and you and your parents may be surprised at the outcome.
Looking for U.S. government provided financial aid or other such benefits? Head to GovBenefits.gov. It was recently named a “Cool Site of the Day” by Internet guru and talk radio host, Kim Komando. GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits Web site of U.S. Government, and includes more than 1,000 government benefit and assistance programs from all 50 states. Visitors to the site can use the unique eligibility questionnaire that helps them find programs that match their needs. To date, 21 million Americans have visited these sites, and 4.5 million people have been referred to the proper government agency for assistance.
Students and parents can go on GovBenefits.gov to find out if they are eligible for various education reimbursement programs to help them obtain the assistance they need to pay for their education. GovLoans.gov is the sister site of GovBenefits.gov, and provides information on government loan reimbursement programs, including education loan reimbursement programs.
