About this ebook
Every year, more than 20 million
students and parents file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
the gateway to federal, state and school financial aid. Families often worry
about making costly mistakes, but this step-by-step guide provides expert
advice and insights to:
·
Maximize
eligibility for student aid
·
Avoid
common errors
·
Complete
the form quickly, easily and accurately
Praise
for Filing the FAFSA:
I found Filing the FAFSA
to be an up-to-the-minute, accessible and readable resource for those with a
keen interest in the current federal application for student financial aid.
–Nancy
Coolidge, Office of the President, University of California
Families need a guide that breaks
down the application form into logical sections. Filing the FAFSA is an
important tool in removing some of the mystery surrounding the financial aid
process.
–Verna
Hazen, Assistant Vice President and Director, Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships, Rochester Institute of Technology
With the
plethora of information on the subject of completing college financial
applications, it’s reassuring to find a guide that students, parents and even
guidance counselors can look to for useful and accurate information.
–Carlos
Adrian, Associate Director, Financial Aid Compliance, Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarship Programs, Syracuse University
As a long-time financial aid
professional, I am always looking for helpful tools to assist families in
understanding the sometimes overwhelming process of applying for student
financial aid for college. Filing the
FAFSA is a tool that successfully combines the presentation of detailed
information with easy to follow flow charts and summary boxes to guide families
through the application process. It is filled with helpful hints and is a
valuable resource for families navigating the complicated world of financial
aid.
–Diane Stemper, Executive Director, Office of Enrollment
Services, Student Financial Aid, Ohio State University
Ratings and reviews
About the author
Mark Kantrowitz is Senior Vice President and Publisher of Edvisors.com, a group of web sites about planning and paying for college. Mark is a nationally recognized expert on student financial aid, scholarships and student loans.
David Levy is Associate Editor of Edvisors.com. David is a 30-year veteran director of financial aid at some of the nation's leading colleges, including Scripps College, the California Institute of Technology and Occidental College.
