FAFSA Deadline Looming, Ancilla College Schedules Workshops

Ancilla College NEWThe clock is ticking for prospective college students to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Ancilla College Executive Director of Admissions Eric Wignall encourages anyone who may be considering college next year to fill out the FAFSA.

“There’s no age limit. There’s no income limit. You may not qualify for aid. You may make more money or your family make more money so you don’t qualify for the need-based scholarships, but the FAFSA is your way to get into the financial aid system,” Wignall said. Continue reading

Ancilla Schedules Financial Aid Night at Oregon-Davis

College financial aidAncilla College officials will be at Oregon-Davis High School tonight to share information about applying for college financial aid. They’ve scheduled a presentation about completing the FAFSA at 6 p.m. and will remain to help parents and students complete the form. It’s due March 10 and must be submitted in order to be considered for any federal grants, low-interest loans or scholarships. Continue reading

File Your Taxes, Complete Your FAFSA

College financial aidIncome tax filing time means it’s also time to see where you stand in terms of need-based college financial aid for the 2015-16 academic year. Ancilla College Executive Director of Admissions Eric Wignall says you need to have family income information handy before visiting www.fafsa.gov to fill out the necessary form. Last year’s tax information can be used to estimate, and this year’s data can be plugged in after taxes are finished.

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Financial Aid Deadline Looming for Indiana College Students

 
 
The clock is ticking for students in need of college financial aid next year. Monday is the deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA form. Ancilla College Executive Director of Finance Mike Brown says it’s best to complete the form in order to keep options open.

“Everyone who is thinking about going to college next year, for most of the students starting college that will be August of 2014, but it could also be for students who won’t be starting until January of 2015, you have to fill out the FAFSA form to be eligible for any type of financial aid,” said Brown.

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FAFSA Deadline Approaching; File ASAP

 
 
The FAFSA filing deadline is quickly approaching, but there is help available to take the first step toward getting state and federal aid for college. Mike Brown, executive director of finance at Ancilla College, told WKVI that the FAFSA deadline of March 10 means there is just over a week left to get the vital form filed – even a day late can result in no aid from the state.

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Financial Aid Guidance Available for College-Bound Hoosiers

 
 
This weekend, college-bound Hoosiers can learn more about how they can make the daunting task of paying for college more affordable, with the help of financial aid experts at dozens of sites during College Goal Sunday to answer questions and help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Bill Wozniak, director of marketing for ISM College Planning, says now is the time for students to determine their options.

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Financial Aid Night Scheduled at NJ-SP Schools

 
 
A financial aid night is set for Monday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. CT in the North Judson-San Pierre High School library.

A college representative will discuss the financial aid process with parents and students. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form will be reviewed. The application must be completed online this year.

The deadline for the federal processor to receive the FAFSA is March 10.

If you have any questions, call North Judson-San Pierre High School Guidance Director Colleen McCarthy at (574) 896-2158 ext. 225.

Financial Aid Meeting Set for Jan. 29

 
 
Those needing information on how to pay for college are invited to attend a presentation at the Knox High School to gather that information.

The director of financial aid at Ancilla College, Kathy Mills, will be at the school on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. CT where she will assist parents with the FAFSA form as well as answer any questions related to financial aid.

This paying for college presentation is open to all students, parents or community members who are interested in attending. Senior students and their parents are highly encouraged to attend.

Cash for College Initiative Provides “Ask the Expert” Session for FAFSA Help

 
 

As part of Learn More Indiana’s annual Cash for College initiative, the organization will provide person-to-person help on Saturday to families and students rushing to make final corrections to their Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms. The financial aid form which qualifies students to receive financial aid from colleges, the state, the federal government and several other sources was due on March 10 but corrections are accepted until May 15, giving applicants time to correct any issues.

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FAFSA Deadline is on Horizon

 
 
The deadline for the Free Application for Free Student Aid is Sunday, March 10.

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. More than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds are distributed each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school.

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Financial Aid Night Scheduled at NJ-SP High School

North Judson-San Pierre High School
North Judson-San Pierre High School

A Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 11 at the North Judson-San Pierre High School.

A college rep will be present to discuss the financial aid process. Parents will be able to go through the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form that must be done online. The deadline to submit the FAFSA form is Sunday, March 10.

This informational session will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT in the North Judson-San Pierre High School Library. Guidance Director Colleen McCarty can help answer any questions about the session. Call her at (574) 896-2158 ext. 225.

College Goal Sunday Scheduled for February 12th

If you are seeking help in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form that is due March 10th, you can get that help at the College Goal Sunday at Plymouth High School this Sunday, February 12th at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The FAFSA is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, loans and scholarships at most college, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. In one afternoon at College Goal Sunday, you and your parents can get help in finishing the complicated form and get it filed online.

Tax forms and other income and benefits information is required. For more information, visit www.collegegoalsunday.org.

College Goal Sunday Set in Plymouth

Students looking for help on the FAFSA form can get that assistance during College Goal Sunday on February 12th at Plymouth High School.

This free program is designed to assist you in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form. The FAFSA is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, loans and scholarships at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The deadline to file for the FAFSA is March 10th. In one afternoon at College Goal Sunday, you and your parents can get help in finishing the complicated form and get it filed online.

Tax forms and other income and benefit information are required. For more information, visit this website.