An increasingly common issue in the Financial Aid application process is how LGBT families file the FAFSA. Because of DOMA, same-sex parents are unable to apply for financial aid in the same manner as a heterosexual couple.

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to finish up your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), learn about Stafford loans, and find as much scholarship money as you can to help pay for school. And this issue of the Finacial Aid News will help you do just that.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important financial aid form you can complete to pay for college, but many people either avoid it or make costly mistakes when filling it out. That’s why this month’s Financial Aid News is filled with tips and resources to help guide you through the FAFSA process.

With the holidays coming to a close, many of you are putting down the eggnog and starting to prepare for the upcoming year. All those who will be entering college in the fall, whether it be for their freshman or senior year, are trying to minimize the …

It’s January, and that means FAFSA season is underway! Students can now file their FAFSAs for the 2013-2014 academic year. As you prepare to file, we wanted to make sure that you have all the information at your fingertips, so read on to learn about so…

The holidays make this a busy time of year, but it’s also an important time to make sure that you’re on top of the financial aid process. That’s where this month’s Financial Aid News can help. You’ll find resources for filing your FAFSA, the latest news about new scholarships, information about private student loans, and more.

November is National Scholarship Month, so this month’s Financial Aid News brings you resources to help find scholarships that are right for you. Plus, you’ll get valuable tips and advice for filing your FAFSA form, information about financial aid for veterans, and more. Here’s just some of what’s included:

• Get in on our upcoming $10,000 Scholarship
• Important information about prepping for FAFSA
• Financial aid tips for high school seniors
• Find scholarships matched to your background
• Learn about options for student loan repayment

TweetEvery year we get the same question, so here is your answer: For the 2013–2014 year, the FAFSA will be green, with a purple section for parents. For the current year, 2012–2013 the FAFSA is orange. In previous years: 2011–2012 FA…

The hottest months of the year have arrived, and we welcome you to the June edition of the Financial Aid Newsletter. As you vacation with the family to amusement parks, national parks, beaches, peaks and valleys, start climbing to the height of your college education before the next semester begins.

Highlights from this month’s newsletter include: upcoming tuition bills, money-management tips, Stafford loan news, and the newest scholarship opportunities!

Enjoy! And don’t forget the sunscreen!

Many FAFSA deadlines have come and gone. While there is still time to file (the federal deadline is not until June 30th) many state and college deadlines are quickly approaching.