FAFSA Form & Financial Aid Form Blog

Fraud and the FAFSA

DaveBonvie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:18:55 +0000

If you suspect that a student, employee, or other individual has misreported information or altered documentation to fraudulently obtain federal funds, you should report your suspicions and provide any evidence to the Office of Inspector General.

What is Considered Untaxed Income and Benefits?

DaveBonvie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:03:11 +0000

The term "untaxed income" means any income excluded from federal income taxation under the IRS code.

Should I appeal my financial aid package?

DaveBonvie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:31:54 +0000

After you file your FAFSA and receive your financial aid package from your school either you or your parents might be unhappy with the results. When this happens your first instinct might be to write an appeal to the financial aid office. While this might be the right move in some situations other people should think twice before making a call to the college.

Mailing Your FAFSA

DaveBonvie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:37 +0000

How long does it normally take to process when you mail in your FAFSA application?

Confused about financial aid?

DaveBonvie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:43:09 +0000

If you are a parent of a prospective college student, or a prospective college student yourself, you should be starting to think about financial aid. You have probably heard people around you talking about FAFSA, Stafford loans, Pell Grants, scholarships, and alternative student loans. It might seem like you are the only one who does [...]

Graduate Loan Deferment

DaveBonvie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:21:37 +0000

The day you can hoist your graduate degree overhead will be a proud day no doubt, but then the reality sets in. How much did I borrow for this piece of paper exactly?

Can a Power of Attorney Sign my Stafford MPN?

DaveBonvie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:18:16 +0000

Yes, a third party with power of attorney for the borrower may sign a Stafford promissory note if the borrower is unable to sign.

FAFSA Applications

DaveBonvie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:16 +0000

These days most students complete their FAFSA application form online. However, you do have other options. Let's look at the three ways you can file your FAFSA.

Who should file the FAFSA; the parent or the student?

DaveBonvie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:52:50 +0000

Although your college age student is blossoming with independence and probably cannot wait to get out of the house, there are some aspects of going to college that he or she is going to need your help with. You have probably been urging your child to search for scholarships, gather letters of recommendation, and fill out their applications on their own. These are all important parts of the college application process that they should be able to handle, but one thing that they will definitely need your help with is filing the FAFSA.

Help, My Parents Won’t Complete the FAFSA

DaveBonvie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:44:43 +0000

Are your Mom and Dad not willing to file the FAFSA with you because they don't want people knowing their earnings? Are they instead willing to co-sign on a private student loan? If this is the case the logic behind their actions is illogical.