The College Planning Institute

Financial aid is becoming a larger piece of the college admissions puzzle, as tuition costs continue to rise. Many students are choosing a college based on where they can afford, so it’s more important than ever for students to understand their options when it comes to where the best financial aid may be available for them.

That’s where the Free Application for Federal Student Aid comes in. Students must fill out the FAFSA to access any kind of assistance, including scholarships and grants, work-study and loans.

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The FAFSA can be a complex form that students need to submit every year to qualify for financial aid. By not completing the form or completing it incorrectly, students could be leaving money on the table.

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UPCOMING COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP!
Our workshop will focus on college-bound high school sophomores, juniors, and last minute seniors. Learn how most families who thought they could never qualify for financial aid based on their high income or high assets can become eligible for aid. Create a plan to pay for college in any economy without relying on 529 plans, expensive private student loans, raiding your retirement accounts or raiding your savings accounts. How to lower your “out-of-pocket” costs and get the maximum amount of financial aid from each school.

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When it comes to your federal loans, your loan servicing company may assign you to a particular repayment plan. However, in most cases you can choose from among several options. You can switch to a different payment plan later, if it’s a better fit. Federal loan repayment plans include:

- Standard
- Graduated
- Extended:
- Pay As-You-Earn (PAYE)

Want to know what these mean and which option is best for you? Contact us today!

Developing a college list is a process that often involves significant research and refinement over the course of the search. Experts like the ones we work with recommend that students compile a list with 20 to 30 colleges on it and narrow that list down and applying to no more than 10 to 15 colleges. Here's a couple of things to keep in mind when building a list:

1. Does the college have my intended major?
2. What financial aid is available?
3. What are the net costs after financial aid?

We work with experts that can help with making your list, contact us today!