The cost of a college education is rising every year. This year the average cost of a private four-year school was $26,273, up 4.4% from last year, and the average cost of a public school was $7,020, up 6.5% from last year. For most families, paying for college is a struggle. If you feel like you do not have all the pieces of the financial aid puzzle, you are not alone.

This week, we talk about the 2010-2011 FAFSA form and grant eligibility, expected family contribution, and what happens after you complete your FAFSA.
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This week, we talk about the 2010-2011 FAFSA form and dependency, student financial information, and determining who is a parent.
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File your FAFSA here.

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Is it to early to apply for federal financial aid? The answer is no.

In this week’s Financial Aid Podcast, we begin to review the 2010-2011 FAFSA form, covering the new web application, eligibility questions, and tips to help you make the most of your FAFSA. Tune in this week and the next two weeks to get an audio overview of what to expect as you complete this financial aid application and mistakes to avoid.
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If you have not already filed the 2010-2011 FAFSA you are probably getting ready to start it. Many people wonder what you have to do to be eligible for financial aid.

Many college students and prospective college students will be ringing in the new year with the FAFSA. This is because the 2010-2011 FAFSA will be available starting on January 1st which is just two short days away! Are you ready?

FAFSA season is right around the corner! Are you ready? If not FAFSA4caster is a website that will help you prepare. FAFSA4caster allows you to essentially do a test run of the real FAFSA.

Before you are able to file your FAFSA this January you must obtain a FAFSA PIN. Your PIN is a four digit number, much like an ATM PIN, that serves as an electronic signature on your FAFSA application and provides access to your personal information in various Department of Education systems.

Generally speaking, a student cannot update information, such as income or assets, that was correct as of the date the application was signed. However, three items household size, number in college, and dependency status must be updated in certain circumstances.