Planning to Pay for College
Your child has decided that they would like to attend college, they may have even been accepted already, now what?? Below is a list of guidelines compiled by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and visit http://www.pheaa.org/.
1. Look for "free" money first.
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This is money that you do not need to repay
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Grants and scholarships
2. Know your specific deadlines.
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Specific school deadline
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State deadline
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FAFSA deadline
3. Fill out the FAFSA
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FAFSA.ed.gov
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Apply for PIN both student and parent
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January 1
4. Compare schools' financial aid offers carefully.
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Check your Student Aid Report (SAR)
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Review each school's financial aid awards letter
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Compare each school and the different types of aid
5. Be sure you have the money you need.
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Know your education costs both direct and indirect
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Meet the necessary deadlines
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Contact the school's financial aid office
