- What does a parent need to know about financial aid when sending a child to college?
- Are there some specific things that parents and their student should discuss?
- What role should financial aid play in the selection of a college for my child?
- My daughter is going to college next year, what can I do now to start to prepare for paying for school?
- Is all financial aid ‘free money’?
- Where does Financial Aid come from?
- When should my student apply for financial aid?
- How does my student apply for financial aid?
- If parents are divorced, which parent provides information for the student’s FAFSA?
- Are there resources available in the parents name to help pay for their student’s education?
- What happens if I am denied a PLUS loan?
- My child is paying for school on her own; do I have to provide my information on the FAFSA?
- If I provide my information on the FAFSA, does this obligate me to pay for my child’s education?
- I have multiple children in college; do I need to complete a separate FAFSA for each child?
- What should I do if I have special circumstances not indicated on the FAFSA?
- Is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) the actual amount that we will owe the school?
- Helpful and Important Links
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=9636&type=ajax&display=videos&query=
- FAFSA: Getting Started 2019-20
- FAFSA: Tips to Complete
- FAFSA: Creating an FSA ID
- FAFSA: School Selection
- FAFSA: Dependency Status Questions
- FAFSA: Unable to Provide Parent Information
- FAFSA: Parent Demographics
- FAFSA: Parent Marital Status
- FAFSA: Determining Household Size
- FAFSA: Providing Tax Information
- FAFSA: Signing & Submitting
- myStudentAid: Mobile App
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=45863&type=ajax&display=videos&query=
- FAFSA: Getting Started 2020-21
- FAFSA: Tips to Complete
- FAFSA: Creating an FSA ID
- FAFSA: School Selection
- FAFSA: Dependency Status Questions
- FAFSA: Unable to Provide Parent Information
- FAFSA: Parent Demographics
- FAFSA: Parent Marital Status
- FAFSA: Determining Household Size
- FAFSA: Providing Tax Information
- FAFSA: Signing & Submitting
- myStudentAid: Mobile App
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=46163&type=ajax&display=videos&query=
- What is the FAFSA?
- myStudentAid: Mobile App
- What is the difference between a dependent and an independent student?
- My family's financial situation is different than the income information I reported on my FAFSA. What can I do?
- I am moving out of my parents' house and will support myself. Am I an independent student for the FAFSA?
- I lost my tax information. What should I do?
- I did not file a tax return last year because my income was too low. Can I still submit a FAFSA?
- I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but haven't received my Student Aid Report (SAR). What should I do?
- If parents are divorced, whose financial information should be reported on the FAFSA?
- What does the term EFC stand for?
- A Minute to Learn It - Financial Aid Offer
- How are students selected for Verification?
- Can my tax data be retrieved directly from the IRS?
- What tax and income information do I need to complete my FAFSA?
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=962&type=ajax&display=videos&query=
- A Minute to Learn It - Applying for Financial Aid
- Do I have to reapply for financial aid each year?
- What tax and income information do I need to complete my FAFSA?
- How do I apply for financial aid?
- Does it cost to apply for financial aid?
- When should I apply for financial aid?
- When should I fill out a FAFSA?
- Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=1766&type=ajax&display=videos&query=
- How can I pay for college?
- What is financial aid?
- Is there a difference between federal and state financial aid programs?
- Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?
- What is the difference between a grant and a loan?
- Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?
- Can I receive financial aid at more than one college?
- What does SAP stand for?
- What is Cost of Attendance?
- Can the college give out my personal information to my family or friends?
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=1186&type=ajax&display=videos&query=
- A Minute to Learn It - Federal Aid Eligibility
- Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?
- If I drop a course or withdraw, what will happen to my financial aid?
- Are international students eligible to receive state or federal financial aid?
- Unusual Enrollment History (UEH)
- Selective Service Registration
- Can I receive financial aid if I have a drug conviction?
- Can I use financial aid to pay for courses I repeat?
- How do I know if I will qualify for financial aid?
- I don't think I will qualify for financial aid. Should I still apply?
- I have a 4-year bachelors degree. Can I still receive federal financial aid?
- Are non-US citizens eligible for federal financial aid?
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=1561&type=ajax&display=videos&query=
- Loan Entrance Counseling - Getting Started
- Loan Entrance Counseling - Understand Your Loans
- Loan Entrance Counseling - Manage Your Spending
- Loan Entrance Counseling - Plan to Repay
- Loan Entrance Counseling - Avoid Default
- Loan Entrance Counseling - Finances: A Priority
- Loan Entrance Counseling Summary
- How do I complete the Master Promissory Note for Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans?
/browse/audience/parents/process/getting-started?playlist=34094&type=ajax&display=videos&query=