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September's Content
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Live Webinar Schedule from September - May
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Frequently Asked Questions in September
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A note about the importance of applying for outside scholarships
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Scholarships with deadlines through October 15th
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(video) 3 tips to help you find scholarships (3:38)
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(video) Tips to help you prepare for the CSS Profile (1:59)
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(20 min. Webinar) How to effectively search for and find scholarships!
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September Webinar Recording (68:55)
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Creating your FSA ID
CSS Profile Information
October Content
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REMINDER - The FAFSA won't open until December this year
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Frequently Asked Questions in October
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October Roadmap and Tasklist
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List of Colleges That Require the CSS Profile
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CSS Profile Information and Overview
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CSS Profile - Information for Parents about creating a parent account
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Quick overview about completing the CSS Profile
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Step by Step Guide to Completing the CSS Profile
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CSS Profile and IDOC - Upload supporting documents
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October Webinar Recording (50:51)
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Scholarships with Deadlines through November 15th
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More Scholarships with October deadlines
Big Changes coming to the 24/25 FAFSA
November Content
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November Roadmap & Tasklist
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Frequently Asked Questions in November (2:06)
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(Video) The Financial Aid Process (What happens after you submit CSS & FAFSA) (2:53)
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Important CSS Profile Follow up Reminder - Submitting Documents through IDOC
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Scholarships with Deadlines Nov - Dec. 15th
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(Video) What does it mean to be selected for verification? (2:06)
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Preparing for the FAFSA - What Documents You Need
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November live webinar Replay
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Common FAFSA Mistakes to Avoid
December Content
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The 24/25 FAFSA opens this month!
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24/25 FAFSA Form Presentation and Instructions for completing (From Dept. of Federal Student Aid)
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(video) What does it mean if you have been selected for verification? (2:30)
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(video) Reporting Special Circumstances to the Financial Aid Office (2:23)
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Creating you FSA ID Reminder...MUST do this at least a week prior to filling out the FAFSA!
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Scholarships with December Deadlines
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December live webinar recording - Focus on preparing for the FAFSA (48:33)
January Content
February Content
March Content
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Frequently Asked Questions in March
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(Video) Closing the Financial Aid Gap (1:50)
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Private Loan Comparison Chart and Parent PLUS Loan Info
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(Video) Comparing Your Financial Aid Offers (2:16)
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(Video) Understanding Your Financial Aid Offers
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Schoalrships with March Deadlines
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March Live Webinar Recording
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Financial Aid Comparison Chart Template
April Content
May Content
The Academy ends today May 31st
