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Once you’ve decided on the right school for you, you have to find a way to pay for it. This
module will take you through the basics, teach you about eligibility, help you understand your
award letter, explain what to look for when choosing a lender and finally what to expect once you
enter repayment.
Start with the basics |
Nelnet College Planning has listed several of the common questions students may have related to
financial aid. If you don't find the answers you're looking for here, please call a counselor at
the Nelnet College Planning Center toll-free at 1.866.866.7372.
What do you need to know? |
Students and their families should send in the FAFSA as soon after January 1st as possible. Families
are encouraged to file the FAFSA early even if they do not have all the necessary tax information
required for the form. Use this module to understand how to complete the FAFSA. Consider watching our
Free FAFSA Tutorial Video It will walk you through each section of the form highlighting important
information you must include to successfully complete the FAFSA.
Help me understand the FAFSA |
College is expensive, but with a little research, and a lot of persistence, you can find ways to make it
more affordable. Scholarships are offered across the country from multiple interest groups If you take
the time to look, you will find money you never realized you were eligible to receive. Nelnet’s National
Scholarship tool offers you the following: More than 1.7 million awards, a total of nearly $8 billion, and
the ability to search by criteria relevant to you.
Millions of dollars in scholarships are never awarded because no one ever applies for them. Don’t let
free money go to waste.
Find free money now! |