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May 18, 2013
Financial Aid
Obtaining financial aid to finance college and vocational programs can be a time-intensive and confusing process, but for most families IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!
Websites to help understand the financial aid process:
- www.FinAid.org - The best place to start for information on loans, scholarships, savings, and military aid.
- www.studentaid.ed.gov - Government website for Federal Student Aid, walks you through the process.
- www.CollegeInvest.org - Student loans, savings plans, and scholarships for Colorado students.
- www.SavingForCollege.com - 529 savings plans and more.
- www.CollegeInColorado.org - A Colorado User's Guide to Financial Aid.
- www.students.gov - student gateway to the US Government
To apply for Federal Student Aid:
- www.pin.ed.gov - You must apply for a pin to start your online account.
- www.fafsa.ed.gov - Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid online for fastest processing (paper applications are available in the counseling office).
- CSS Financial Aid PROFILE - Require mainly by private schools.
Other Sources of Aid:
Information About Financial Aid:
Financial Aid Tips:
- Learn all you can about the college financial aid process. Visit the websites above and talk with a financial aid administrator.
- Complete the FAFSA even if you think you do not quality for aid. Some scholarship and most schools require it before they will award aid.
- Financial Aid should not cost more than a postage stamp. All of the resources listed here are free. If you have questions ask your school counselor.
- Apply! You can't win awards or receive funds for which you do not apply. Make a list of all your deadlines and refer to it often.
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APPLY FOR YOUR STIPEND! Colorado students may receive up to $2,500! |