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The rising cost of a college education is daunting for most families. Below are some helpful links and tips to help you navigate the process.
Apply for Federal Financial Aid
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application you complete to qualify for all federal grants and loans. You may submit the FAFSA as early as October of your senior year of high school. Keep in mind that many colleges have a March deadline for FAFSA completion – the early bird gets the worm.
The application is available at www.fafsa.gov. Georgia residents may access the site through their GACollege411.com account.
Some helpful hints for completing the FASFA:
Gather all your documents beforehand. Remember you will be using the previous year’s income information. So if you’re completing the FAFSA in 2018, you’ll use 2017 information.
If your family’s financial situation is different for the current year from the previous year (loss of job, medical expenses, etc), then contact your college’s financi