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FAFSA free application for Federal Student Aid - Apply on line! http://www.fafsa.edu.gov/
FinAid - The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid http://www.finaid.org
Office of Federal Student Aid - FSA http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/fsa/index.html
Student Guide to Federal Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.htm
Financial Aid Scams
Scam warning signs:
Common Scams:
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Phony Scholarship - Promises cash if you pay a registration fee.
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Phony Scholarship Matching Service - Pay the fee(s) and they guarantee you will win scholarships.
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Phony Educational Loan - Pay a fee(s) and receive a low interest rate.
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Phony Financial Aid Seminar - A high-pressure, poorly concealed sales pitch.
College Goal Wisconsin
College Goal Wisconsin is a national event that provides free information and assistance to families who are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such and grants and loans. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for aid.
In Wisconsin, College Goal Wisconsin will take place on October 4th-November 8th at locations throughout the state. The nearest ones to Marshall are in Madison:
Wednesday, October 11
Madison La Follette High School
702 Pflaum Road
Wednesday, November 8
Madison James Madison Memorial High School
201 S. Gammon Road
Students should attend with a parent or guardian, if possible. They should bring specific materials. If parents are unable to attend, students may attend alone and bring these materials. Independent students may bring their own income and asset information.
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