Children are being asked to make one of the largest purchase decisions of their life at the age of 17, paying for a college education. The result, the average graduate has more than $37,000 in student loan debt. Parents understand that investing in an education...
At this point many families have already filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This is the first step in applying for need-based financial aid for college. The information provided on the FAFSA (or CSS Profile) will produce the student’s...
Families applying for financial aid for college must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application, which helps determine a student’s eligibility for aid, asks for information on the income and assets of the student and his or her...