The new year has begun, and that means members of the Class of 2014 need to start thinking about financial aid. A big part of that process is completing the FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This article from the U.S. Dept. of Education gives some guidance regarding the completion of the application, but seniors are encouraged to talk to Mr. Zender regarding any other financial aid questions.
Remember - every dollar you earn in grant or scholarship money is a dollar you don't have to start paying back (plus interest) approximately six months after you graduate from college. I encourage you to work hard to earn any money which is available through grants and scholarships. Your future bank account will be glad you did!
To reinforce how important it is to try to limit the amount of money you have to borrow, check out this article from the New York Times.
