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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More