How-To Videos on FAFSA
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An essential part of the college process is filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.) However, this process can be difficult to navigate, especially if you are going about it alone. Despite countless articles on the subject, it can be difficult to decipher the instructions. Using these How-To Videos on FAFSA can be helpful if you are feeling confused about filing for financial aid. They can also help clear up some common questions you may have.
- This first video covers what exactly FAFSA is. It will tell you why it’s important to fill out FAFSA, when it needs to be filled out and where to file it. This short clip is a great way to get some quick information if you’ve never heard of FAFSA before and needs some help understanding it!
- This next video is all about understanding your FAFSA report and determining exactly how much money each school is awarding you. This will also help you determine how much money you will have to pay out-of-pocket for each school after grants, scholarships, work study and loans are accounted for.
Another difficult part is understanding the awards granted. When sending your FAFSA report, school include loans as part of the money given. However, it is important to be aware that this money will have to be paid back, along with interest, and that there are different types of loans.
- This video is about federal student loans, where they come from, and what the process of paying them back is.
- This video focuses on understanding the difference between federal and private student loans. It covers the similarities and differences between them and is a useful tool in determining which one is right for you.
Although filing for financial aid can be a daunting prospect, with these tools, it can be accomplished and get you one step closer to attending college.
“These videos were produced by Planet Nutshell with funding from the U.S. Depart of Education, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority, and the Utah Education Network.”
Amanda De Moraes
Boston Tutoring Services