1. www.fastweb.com Ten Great Financial Aid Tips $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

2. www.fastweb.com Tip 1 Prioritize your efforts, starting with the federal government. Visit www.finaid.org to learn about all your funding opportunities. Then, turn to the private sector for additional assistance. Private sector scholarships can be located for free at www.fastweb.com. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

3. www.fastweb.com Tip 2 Learn all you can about the college financial aid process. Be sure to meet your financial aid administrator and establish a relationship. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

4. www.fastweb.com Tip 3 Submit a FAFSA, even if you don't think you qualify for aid. Being rejected for federal aid is sometimes a prerequisite for private awards. You can complete a FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For FAFSA tips and tools visit www.fastweb.com Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

5. www.fastweb.com Tip 4 Review all of your data on the FAFSA every year. Your eligibility can change from year to year, depending on your family’s circumstances. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

6. www.fastweb.com Tip 5 Inform financial aid administrators about atypical expenses. Certain allowances may be made to assist you. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

7. www.fastweb.com Tip 6 Take advantage of tuition prepayment discounts. Some colleges offer up to a 10% discount for early payment. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

8. www.fastweb.com Tip 7 Money from grandparents should be paid in your name directly to the school. This avoids gift tax liability. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

9. www.fastweb.com Tip 8 Investigate company-sponsored tuition plans. Many employers will invest in the education of their employees. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

10. www.fastweb.com Tip 9 Apply! You can't win awards or receive funds for which you do not apply, so pay attention to deadlines. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

11. www.fastweb.com Tip 10 Use scholarship search engines like FastWeb to help you find the private sector assistance you need! Visit www.fastweb.com. Prioritize Learn Process Submit FAFSA Review Yearly Atypical Situations Tuition Prepayment Monetary Gifts Company Sponsored Plans Apply Use FastWeb

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