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Navigating Your Way Through the FAFSA and the CSS Profile

For high school seniors seeking financial aid for college next year, the time is quickly approaching to fill out the 2021-2022 FAFSA and the 2021-2022 CSS Profile; both applications open on October 1, 2020. Families should complete the applications as early as possible to ensure that they meet all deadlines and that the schools still…

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6 Tips for Negotiating More College Financial Aid

Bad news:  College can be expensive.  Good news: before dismissing a college because of price, there’s something to try: Ask for more money. If your decision on which college your child attends depends on financial aid packages and-or scholarships, make sure you’re absolutely certain of your options. When financial aid packages aren’t sufficient to cover…