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This Family Action Plan provides suggestions for you and your 12th grader to tackle the college application process.
We recommend you take a moment to read over the important information regarding completing the FAFSA.
Check out these 5 financial aid tips from a parent whose had to learn the ropes of the FAFSA form.
It's always helpful to get tips from someone with experience when starting something new. Here are the top 10 financial aid tips for parents.
The FSA ID will be your login information for the FAFSA. It is important to remember that your FSA ID is considered your electronic signature for this application. Do not share your FSA ID.
As a parent you will need your own FSA ID to sign your student's FAFSA form electronically. If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign all applications.
Use this helpful worksheet to keep track of your FSA ID. This information is confidential and should not be shared with others. Keep this worksheet in a safe place.
Read over this information so you have a better understanding of federal student aid.
Remember, the money that you receive from FAFSA are federal student loans meaning you're required to pay that money back (plus interest).
Don't fall for these myths about financial aid!
Read through these common FAFSA errors to avoid making the same mistakes!
Take a look at this 2021-2022 FAFSA form template to get a better idea of what you and your child will be completing for financial aid. DO NOT submit this form. It is just to be used as an example. You will submit the actual 2021-2022 FAFSA online at fafsa.gov.
Learn how to start saving for your child's college education.
Important information regarding parent loans.
Read why form 1098-T is important to you as a parent.
Having your child go off to college will be a new experience for both you and your child. Here are 10 tips for new college parents.
Having your child go away to college isn't an easy thing. Hopefully these ten tips will help make that transition easier (for both you and your newly independent college kid)!