FAFSA Deep Dive: Deadlines, FSA IDs & the Mistakes That Could Cost You Aid
FAFSA season is officially here—but when should you actually submit it? Do you need to rush to file on October 1? And which mistakes could potentially cost your family financial aid?
In this episode of Old College Try, Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough dive into all things FAFSA, walking families through what they should be doing now, how to approach the application, and some of the most common mistakes they see year after year.
Before getting into the FAFSA, Matt and Peg also discuss college ROI and why families should look beyond rankings and prestige when deciding whether a college is worth…
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