FAFSA 2027–28: Why Every Family Should File & What to Do Before October 1
FAFSA season is almost here—and even if you think your family won't qualify for financial aid, you should still file.
In this episode of Old College Try, Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough kick off the 2027–28 FAFSA season by breaking down what the FAFSA actually does, why they recommend every family submit it, and what parents of Class of 2027 students should be doing now to prepare. They also cover new identity verification requirements, financial aid deadlines, FSA IDs, and some of the biggest FAFSA mistakes that could cost families money.
In this episode, we cover:
📋 What the FAFSA is and how…
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