For those of you who plan to attend college during the 2024-2025 school year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) processes and system will be getting big updates. This includes a new and improved FAFSA experience for students and families. As a result, the updated FAFSA form is not available like it traditionally has been on October 1. Instead, the updated … [Read more...] about 2024-2025 FAFSA Update
Life changes fast. That is why we want you to apply for a Special Circumstance. Special Circumstance is a process through which your FAFSA, which is based on old financial information, is updated to reflect your family’s current financial situation. A Special Circumstance can help you pay for college by changing the types or amounts of financial aid you receive. Only … [Read more...] about Application Available for Special Circumstance Consideration
TL;DR: You can file your tax return for free, employers have already mailed you important things, and you should keep copies of everything for 3 years. Filing Your Tax Return is Free Let’s start with the actual tax return. To file your return for free, check out your local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. These trustworthy volunteers are annually certified … [Read more...] about Tax Stuff They Don’t Teach in School