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How Being an Emancipated Minor Affects Financial Aid
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be confusing, especially if you’re an independent, emancipated minor. If...
6-min read Can You Get Student Loans Without a Bank Account?
You do not need a bank account to obtain a student loan. As a general rule, neither federal nor private...
7-min read How Long Does the FAFSA Take to Complete & Process?
The FAFSA takes around 1 hour to complete if you do it online or 3 hours if you do it...
4-min read What is the Student Loan Ombudsman?
An ombudsman is someone appointed within the government or a private organization to investigate complaints against poor administration of programs. If you...
3-min read How to Add More Than 20 Schools to the FAFSA
If you want to send your FAFSA information to more than 10 schools, you will need to wait until you...
5-min read How to Report Parents’ Cash, Checking Accounts, and Savings Accounts Balances on the FAFSA
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has always been a chore for students and parents alike,...
5-min read How Much Money Does the FAFSA Give You?
The amount of financial aid you may receive from the FAFSA is highly dependent on you and your parents' financial...
7-min read How Often Do You Need to File the FAFSA?
You’ll need to fill out the FAFSA once per year, every year that you’re attending school and want financial aid....
6-min read How to File the FAFSA When You Don’t Live With Your Parents
If you don't live with your parents, you may be considered an independent student in terms of the FAFSA. This...
8-min read Should You Include Your Spouse’s Income on the FAFSA?
If you are married and live with your spouse, you must include his or her income on your FAFSA.
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