Fear / How am I going to pay for college?Wednesday, June 11, 2008
“How am I going to pay for college?” That’s a fear on the mind of the majority of people going to school for the first time or returning to school. When I was a financial aid analyst at our Medical campus, I heard students say things like, “I can’t do it—College is just too expensive!” and I saw time and time again students giving up too quickly. The key thing to remember is to view financial aid as a friend. Yes, a friend…
Continue reading...What is it and how am I going to fill it out?Sunday, July 06, 2008
The FAFSA is the form you must fill out to receive any federal or state funding. Unless you are going to pay all cash for your education it’s inevitable you going to have to do this. But don’t worry, filling out the FAFSA is kind of like a rite of passage for college—nearly everyone does it. Over the years working in financial aid I’ve seen many people who have anxiety about completing this document—so you’re not alone…
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