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In this edition, learn about "Documents, forms, applications, oh my!"

Current Issue (Issue 10)

Documents, forms, applications, oh my!

Why so many forms? Well, the answer is actually quite simple. First, the number of colleges and students attending them has increased dramatically over the past twenty years. Along with the increased number of colleges and student enrollment is the rise in overall attendance costs. Third, the amount of federal, state and institutional (school) financial aid available require mores complex forms and more documents to verify a family's income and ability to pay. Read More

Past Issues

Vol 1  Issue 9: College Survival
Vol 1  Issue 8: Evaluating The School’s Financial Aid Award Letter
Vol 1  Issue 7: Understanding The Federal Methodolgy System
Vol 1  Issue 6: Institutional Methodology (IM)
Vol 1  Issue 5: FAFSA -- Completing It Successfully...
Vol 1  Issue 4: Scholarship Scams
Vol 1  Issue 3: The Dark Side of The Financial Aid Coin (Part 2)
Vol 1  Issue 2: The Bright Side of The Financial Aid Coin (Part 1)
Vol 1  Issue 1: Understanding the Financial Aid Maze