uAspire Resources for FAFSA and Financial Aid
In case you missed it, the new 2023-24 FAFSA application is now open! It is important to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible to improve your chances of securing grants, scholarships, and work-study aid in order to continue your education.
The FAFSA can be daunting but our friends and trusted partners at uAspire are an incredible resource for returning college students and high school seniors who are considering how to pay for college. Keep reading and see how uAspire can support you through the financial aid application process.
Review the FAFSA Process
uAspire recently published a new blog post that reviews the steps for the FAFSA and includes super helpful tips for how to get started, answer questions on the FAFSA, and overall ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Read uAspire’s Five Helpful Tips for Completing the FAFSA.
Virtual Student Support Events
Take advantage of one or more of these upcoming events being hosted by uAspire.
- FAFSA Walkthrough: Learn the steps of the FAFSA process, required information, and how to answer some of the questions that can be most confusing
- CSS Profile Walkthrough: Some private colleges and universities require this financial aid form to apply for student grants and financial aid.
- Scholarship Basics & Tips: This presentation will talk about scholarships and tips for where to find them.
Learn more about each of these workshops and sign up on uAspire’s website.
Free College Cost Calculator
If you haven’t yet, sign up for uAspire’s College Cost Calculator. This free online tool will help you and your family decipher and compare financial aid offers. Use the calculator to figure out how much you’ll have to pay, including estimates for your indirect expenses and loan repayment, and compare costs between colleges easily. Create an account and get started with the College Cost Calculator here.
Explore More uAspire FAFSA Resources
The resources we share above are just the tip of the iceberg. We know the FAFSA application can be overwhelming but remember, you don’t have to tackle it by yourself! Check out loads more helpful FAFSA resources on the uAspire website.
A special thank you to our friends at uAspire for providing these tools and resources! Learn more about their work at www.uaspire.org.
