The FAFSA (financial aid application) in 7 easy steps
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The first step in the financial aid process is the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" or "FAFSA". The FAFSA can seem like a very confusing application to complete, but this video lesson will take you through everything you need to know, step-by-step.
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Here is a list of several resources that can help you find college scholarships and grants, as well as alternative student loans.Get matched with up to $3 billion in scholarships.The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the amount a family can be expected to contribute toward a student’s college costs. Financial aid administrators (FAAs) determine an applicant’s need for federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) and other sources of assistance by subtracting the EFC from the student’s cost of attendance (COA).An NPR article, How To Choose A College That's Right For YouIt’s okay to change your plans even if it means changing your major.
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