December 2, 2013

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  TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME FAFSA APPLICANTS There is no longer a reason to suffer pre-fafsa online anxiety.  The pop-ups and clarifications provided for first-time users seem to anticipate every possibility for confusion.  Keep in mind that the FAFSA can be completed in pieces.  Simply continue until the frustration level hits you red zone, then click...
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A demonstration site is available so you can increase your own understanding of the FAFSA on the Web before you apply after January 1,2014.  At the site, you can complete a sample FAFSA, make corrections, check the status of the application, and sign it electronically.  However, when  you choose “submit,” the information is not actually...
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Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships:  Awards two $5,000 college scholarships to 2014 graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.  Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl.  Postmark deadline is February 20, 2014.  Early submission is encouraged.  Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong...
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As soon as possible, apply for two Federal PIN numbers, one for the student and one for a parent or guardian.  Registration at: http://www.pin.ed.gov/index.htm Click on “PIN HOME”, “APPLY NOW”.  After registering,  you will be given a choice on how to retrieve your PIN.   Make sure you write down the keep handy the pass-phrase...
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