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Over 150 colleges across the country who are generous with need-based aid use the CSS Profile. In this episode, Kat explains what the CSS Profile is, how it's different than the FAFSA, how financial aid offices use the CSS Profile, and how much time you should budget to complete it before deadlines.
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In this episode, Kat explains and defines the most frequently asked questions from families as they are filling out the FAFSA including assets that are included/not included, which parent reports their financial information for different family circumstances, and more.
Links In This Episode:
Definitions of Dependent/Independent Student Status: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency
Which Parent Will Be Reported on the FAFSA? https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info
Details About Reporting Parent Assets:
https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fafsa-question-total-amount-of-parents-asset-net-worth-exceed-amount-listed
Business/Farm Definitions:
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Kat explains the most common types of student loans you will see on a financial aid award offer, as well as the differences between federal and private student loans. You'll learn what loans you should consider first if using them for college costs, forgiveness programs, and the advantages of work-study.
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In this week's episode, join Kat as she speaks with Christine Bowman, the Dean of Admissions & Enrollment at Southwestern University and the Chair of the Colleges that Change Lives Board to discuss how demonstrated interest is used in the admissions office and tips for families on the value of demonstrated interest in your research process.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed when talking about college and not even sure where to start? Are you worried that the cost of college may be too high? Do you want to explore great colleges and learn about all of your possible college opportunities?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then you're in the right place! Welcome to the new The College March Podcasts, with March Consulting, Your College Experts!
We're so glad you're here! Throughout this podcast series, we will guide families in navigating the college admissions process. In this first episode, you’ll be introduced to our host, Kat Clowes. You’ll learn more about her journey to becoming an educational consultant and why she started March Consulting. We hope you'll stick around as we will continue to dive deep into unique aspects of the process. We're going to be your private college consultants and share with you our top-notch college knowledge. Visit our website for more! mymarchconsulting.com/podcast
