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New Years Resolution: Completing the FAFSA Early

December 29, 2011 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

With 2012 just days away, it’s almost time to fill our your FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) for the 2012-13 school year. As always, the new version of this critical financial aid form goes live on January 1st.
Although you can fill out your FAFSA at any point over the course of the year,…

Crafting A Repayment Plan for Your Student Loans

October 21, 2011 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

It’s a time of great change for the members of the recently-graduated Class of 2011. Whether a few months into a new job or still looking for the right opportunity, everyone is trying to figure out their new life – and just as importantly, how to pay for it.
The first step towards gaining your footing…

Ask the Experts: What If I Don’t Make Any Money?

October 12, 2011 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

This week we have another question submitted through our Ask the Experts form. if you have any questions about financial aid or paying for college, be sure to submit them here.

Hi,
This year I did not work at all and so I will not have any tax returns to file. How then do I apply for…

Ask the Experts: What if My Financial Situation Changes?

October 7, 2011 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

The following question was submitted via our Ask the Experts form:

Hi,  I am having a problem with FASFA.  I submitted my form online, and imported my tax return from 2010, as requested.  However, last year I worked full time and went to school at night.  This year I go to school full time and work part…

How Important Are College Rankings When Choosing a School?

September 15, 2011 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

Mid-September is upon us, and once again the higher education community is buzzing. But rather than the start of classes or even a new football season causing the commotion, it’s the release of US News & World Report’s all-important Best Colleges Rankings that has whole academic world atwitter (pun very much intended).
While the rankings’ annual…