Important Web Sites for Financial Aid
by Valarie Martin
November 17, 2005
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Complete the on-line federal financial aid application (FAFSA) at this site. You can download a worksheet or contact the counselors for one. Application needs to be filed by March 1 to have a shot at grants.
Apply for your pin number now!
You are highly encouraged to apply for federal financial aid on-line. In order to do this, both the student and the parent must have a PIN (personal identification number). This number is used as your electronic signature. Apply for your pin now. It can take a few days to get this number and you want to have it when you fill out the FAFSA. Don't wait. Apply for it right now!
If you haven't already registered for the Fastweb scholarship search, do it now by clicking on the above link. This is one of the most used scholarship searches. If you are needing funds for college, this is the place to start.
Finaid.org is another useful web site that gives valuable information to both students and parents.
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