by Wendy McNamara
February 21, 202
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When it comes to paying for college, the road ahead may seem uncertain. Thankfully, help in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available on College Goal Sunday.
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Families of high school students heading off to college and current college students can get assistance filing the FAFSA at colleges across Indiana. Financial aid experts will be available Feb. 25 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to help attendees complete their FAFSA. [Find a nearby College Goal Sunday event] Completing the FAFSA is required for accessing federal grants, scholarships and student loans at the majority of educational institutions, including colleges, universities and vocational schools nationwide. Applications must be submitted by April 15 to ensure eligibility. Attendees must bring completed 2022 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 tax forms, and other 2022 income and benefits information. For a complete checklist of what to bring, click here. Students attending the event can also enter to win one of five $1,000 educational prizes from College Goal Sunday. To find out more about this tool to help get a head start on you or your student’s FAFSA, click here. |
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