As you can see in the September Haps, it’s time for senior families to gather 2019 tax info. and prepare to complete the FAFSA starting October 1st.
Set your FAFSA ID here
Here’s the website to complete the FAFSA.
And here is a good FAFSA resource guide.
In cases of separation, divorce, and non-traditional families, it may be unclear who should be listed as the parent on the FAFSA. Here are the rules.
Here’s a link to see which schools also require the CSS Profile.
Parents of middle schoolers and early high school, it’s not too early to start planning for financing college.
Saving for College resource for researching and comparing 529 College Savings Plans
Learn your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) here. The EFC is the dollar amount the federal government thinks your family can contribute towards the cost of your college education each year, and can be used to jump start a conversation about annual budget for undergrad over 4 years.
And check out the financial resources page for expert guidance!