Tag Archives: FAFSA

Financial Aid Awareness Month: Join ED for February #AskFAFSA Office Hours

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Guest Blogger

It is an especially exciting time for us here at Federal Student Aid because February is Financial Aid Awareness Month. With many state financial aid deadlines approaching, now is a great time to complete that FAFSA you’ve been putting off. … Continue reading →

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#AskFAFSA Office Hours with ED’s Martha Kanter

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Guest Blogger

With many schools’ FAFSA deadlines quickly approaching, FAFSA season is heating up. Last night, Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter took to Twitter to answer some pressing questions students & parents had about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. … Continue reading →

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How Will You Pay for College?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Guest Blogger

If you need help paying for college, Federal Student Aid can help.  Each year, Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, provides more than $150 billion in higher education grants and loans to students attending college—but … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Town Halls Focus on College Affordability and FAFSA

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Secretary Duncan travelled to the Minneapolis area last Friday to host two town hall meetings with teachers, parents, students, and national, state and local leaders. Arne started the day speaking with students at South High School in Minneapolis about the … Continue reading →

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FAFSA Completion Project Expands

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

“The FAFSA is the first step in helping students pay for college. The new form is simple, makes sense and is easy to complete.” – Arne Duncan Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the expansion of an innovative pilot … Continue reading →

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Join ED for FAFSA Office Hours on Twitter

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

For those of you who may need help paying for college, a new year means it’s time to complete a new FAFSA. We understand the financial aid process can often be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never gone through it before. … Continue reading →

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Keeping College Within Reach

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“What college you go to may be one of the least important decisions in your life,” said Vice President Joe Biden yesterday in Ohio. “It’s deciding to go that is the most,” he said. Secretary Duncan joined Biden at Lincoln … Continue reading →

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Our Students Deserve No Less

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“My chief message today is a sobering one,” said Secretary Duncan yesterday at the annual Federal Student Aid conference in Las Vegas, Nev. “I want to ask you, and the entire higher education community, to look ahead and start thinking … Continue reading →

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Nine Back-to-School Financial Tips for College Students

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Ed. Note: For college students around the country, the newness of the fall semester is probably starting to wear off. And while the admission process may seem like a distant memory, now is a good time to ensure you’re prepared … Continue reading →

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Answering Federal Student Aid Questions in Chicago

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Julie Ewart

CHICAGO – Parents and students voiced questions about federal funding for college, and got some answers in an informal town hall meeting with Assistant Secretary of Postsecondary Education Eduardo Ochoa at Mather High School on Chicago’s north side last Friday. … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Stop Puts Spotlight on STEM Initiatives Preparing Students for College and Careers

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Guest Blogger

On Friday, ED’s assistant secretary for postsecondary education Eduardo M. Ochoa, held a lively discussion hosted by Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) regarding innovative STEM initiatives designed to prepare students to succeed in college and make an easier transition into the … Continue reading →

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