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How to Apply for Financial Aid

What are the major issues to be considered when applying for Financial Aid? How can applicants wade through all the red tape? What should you make sure to do, and what should you avoid?



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by Bryan_Carey
Oct 17 '01 Student Financial Aid is a Must for Most!
Apply as early as possible for financial aid, and utilize all available resources!... read full review
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by Nikjdog
Apr 22 '01 What is a Parent Plus Loan?
Great care should be taken before applying for a Plus Loan as it can get expensive... read full review
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by Nikjdog
Apr 10 '01 Should I Accept the Stafford Loan?
Money is available to help with college tuition, but make sure you don't overextend yourself.... read full review
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by LuckyLucille
Nov 13 '00 Apply for Scholarships to Lighten the Financial Burden!
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by geovolt
Feb 23 '01 Think you Can't afford college?
The money IS out there, you just have to look for it.... read full review
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by mrisch
Mar 22 '00 Guide to College Financial Aid
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by cntaur5
Nov 02 '00 Hindsight is truly 20/20 when it comes to financial aid.
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by Rowhite
Oct 31 '00 It only looks confusing. The FAFSA
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by Rowhite
Nov 03 '00 The Government only gives you so much!
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by faeriedragon
Oct 03 '00 Just Ask Uncle Sam
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by Anniemal
Dec 19 '00 What you can do NOW!
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by dustygold
Sep 23 '00 Pray To The FAFSA God
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by RainbowDoll
Feb 28 '03 Think and Plan Ahead
Everyone should apply for financial aid. Seek out money from multiple sources. Think twice before borrowing.... read full review
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by TresCrazyDiva
Apr 25 '01 A pain in the butt, but well worth the effort
Financial aid is, quite frankly, a pain in the butt. However there's good news! It is well worth the effort you put forth. ... read full review
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by LuzonTS
Jun 13 '00 How to save thousand$$$ in Tuition!
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by bwyckoff1
Nov 19 '00 Exploding Lies About Financial Aid
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by princessjill
Apr 09 '00 Loans, Grants, and Scholarships-- a guide to NOT dishing out
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by junebug531
May 18 '00 Community Colleges Save Money Without Sacrificing Quality Education
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by Paulblow
Nov 25 '00 Financial Aid secrets, or "How I lived off Uncle Sam for 4 years!"
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by hwz1
Feb 08 '00 MUST READ! A Way To Make Paying For College Less Painful
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by elizajane925
Jul 07 '00 It's Not Brain Surgery: Managing your own financial aid
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by Pookie5395
Feb 01 '00 Apply, Even If You Don't Think You Will Qualify
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by junebug531
May 22 '00 Financial Aid 101 For Beginners
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by groove10
Jan 28 '00 The BEST way to save money on college... attend public school!
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by SanguinMoon
Nov 08 '00 Don't get Jerked around on Loans
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by jdt2000
Aug 14 '00 I hate scholarships
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by dave_huber
Mar 11 '00 Public vs. Private: The REAL cost of education
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by firebright
Jan 27 '00 Beware - DON'T pay for scholarship searches!
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by inthestars
Mar 29 '00 A Student Loan Is Not For Buying New Clothes
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by daklown
Aug 29 '00 Let the pros do the work.
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by msavere
Mar 24 '00 An Undergrad Financial Aid Primer
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by Cynthia224
Jan 27 '00 www.Fafsa.com....makes Financial Aid simple!!!!
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by dbhoutx
Feb 11 '00 Visit the FAO at your University
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by junebug531
May 12 '00 Embark On Your College Plans With Embark.com
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by shan1
Feb 27 '00 AN often overlooked financial aid source
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by sakatia25
Aug 06 '00 thank god for financial aid...
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by Dwana
Feb 11 '00 Go to Community College First
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by Skislopia
Jan 27 '00 Bargain Shopping
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by frutfly
Oct 21 '00 Apply Where You Want... Let The Money Follow
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by rlearoby
Feb 01 '00 Attention all Enlisted Personel
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by MovieIntel
Aug 12 '00 If youre a vet, you child may not even need to pay for college!
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by Dreamlander
May 05 '00 Apply for financial aid for college fast and simple without leaving your home
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by chrysa1
Jan 30 '00 OSU- Financial Aid
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by jaxtang
Jun 24 '00 The buck stops here.
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by spoalanm
Mar 29 '00 Financial Aid Is A Scam.
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by MUGirl
Mar 14 '00 Make FastWeb work for you
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by rhorvick
Apr 06 '00 Anyone can make it - but be ready to work!
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by bhe
Jul 07 '00 Community Colleges may be the choice for those short of CASH!
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by grgbrwn258
Oct 24 '00 Financial Aid - Get Ready, Get Set, Pay
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by sdrain4
Jul 21 '00 What Not To Do
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by bassoongod
May 28 '00 get money!
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by jamie_birch
Feb 02 '00 Get a Job
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by Nephthys_1
Mar 28 '00 One short and simple piece of advice..
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by torialyn
Apr 13 '00 All should be able to go to college
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by MUGirl
Mar 14 '00 Deciphering the Federal Financial Aid Maze
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by jhooker
Jan 29 '00 my son cut his bill 75% , not to shabby huh
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by Myria
Feb 05 '00 Financial Aid
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by rigistrar
Feb 04 '00 How to Finance you Education: Some of the Best Websites to Find Scholarships for Colleges and Universities---For FREE!
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by BirdieEBL
Apr 04 '00 Important loan advice--PLEASE READ!
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by moonlady1999
Apr 26 '00 Loan Deferrals and your Financial Aid Office
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by ArcusLuna
Apr 12 '00 Financial Aide Is Great...When You Can Get It.
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by ourplanner.org
Oct 01 '00 How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Colleges Offer Aid to Your Child.
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by bigd3
Feb 09 '00 Need money
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by velvetkat
Mar 15 '00 Think Before You Sign!
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by realbigd2
Mar 05 '00 United Student Aid Association - THE biggest help for college planing
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by mom1wife
Oct 05 '00 Think Again
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by kiaunis
May 21 '00 No Loose Ends
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by lilbeatgrrl
Feb 02 '00 dealing with the dysfunctional..or how to live through a college's financial aid dept.
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by wifemommyteach
Jun 25 '00 You must do this FIRST!
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by KLHAMMAR
Nov 08 '00 Financial Aid And Private Colleges
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by jaytim
Nov 01 '00 Anybody can go to college for free
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by Janade
Aug 04 '00 MEFA is GREAT!!
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by terrid
Nov 07 '01 upromise.com
Easy way to save money for future college expenses.... read full review
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by delsol76
Oct 19 '00 Worth the Wait?
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by BabyEnVi
Jan 26 '00 Best Way 2 Go for College Funding
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by wiccawitch
Dec 08 '00 DC
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by goodolcros
Apr 30 '00 Don't Be Greedy
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by Beautiful
Jan 31 '00 I Agree W/Chrysa1
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by jamescs2
Feb 24 '00 "Now" Is The Key To Money
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by MrGrim
Feb 09 '00 Dealing with Financial Aid Departments....
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by hetsworld
Aug 15 '00 Don't pay out of pocket!
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by cabkirst
Oct 07 '00 Financial Aid: What It Really Costs You.
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by Careerz
Jul 04 '00 Fastweb great site to help you win scholarship
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by phoebeplatypus
Nov 29 '00 Some advice from a veteran of the art
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by spsafety
Mar 07 '00 Beware Of The Financial Aide Nightmare
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by Beautiful
Jan 29 '00 Cost of College and Less AssistanceI
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by MrsFreddy
Apr 17 '00 I like FastWeb.com
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by davelaura
Aug 15 '00 Trying to find a way to pay for College
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by MLMatMC
Aug 07 '00 Think Ahead
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by hart29
Dec 31 '00 affordability, NOT!!!
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by SuziWilder
Jul 19 '00 Suzi Wilder
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by tazzytaztaz
Jul 18 '00 Apply Soon, and Apply for Scholarships
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