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January 28th 2016: Finding Money for College After You've Filed the FAFSA

Once you file the FAFSA, it may feel like all you can do is sit and wait to find out how much money the colleges on your list will offer in their packages. But there are actually things that students and parents can be doing during the next few months, and we're going to tell you all about that. For those of you with students in middle school, we'll be discussing the things that you and your students can be working on now that will positively impact their college process later on. Finally, getting ready to invest a lot of money in going on college visits? We'll be sharing tips on how to make t

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