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Financial Aid for Online Education
By Matt Norman
You've made the decision to pursue your degree online and you've
been accepted to an online program. Now what do you do? The
next step in realizing your dream is to secure the funds needed for
your education.
If you haven't already done so, now is the time to complete your
Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FASFA, for short.
This is a straightforward application published by the Department
of Education, which gives lenders an idea of what sort of funding
you are entitled to. The application process is fairly simple and can
be completed online in minutes. Once you've filled in the necessary
information, you should receive, within a matter of a few days, a
confirmation letter, of which programs you are eligible for. This
process is free and simple to do, and it is the cornerstone of
securing financial aid for your college program.
Once you have this information, you need to contact the Financial
Aid office at the college that you want to attend. There are many
types of financial aid packages available, ranging from work study
programs to government aid. The financial aid officer will be able to
provide the necessary forms for the different lending institutions and
should be able to guide you through the decision making process.
After you have completed your loan applications, they will need to
be sent to the school for verification and processing. Many banks
will not release the funds directly to the student, only to the college
at the start of the term. This makes it easier- and safer- for both
the college and the student.
Securing funds for college is a fairly easy process that needn't be
stressful. The key to the whole process is being well organized
and making sure that you meet all of the loan deadlines specified by
both the Department of Education and your college's financial aid
office.
About the Author
Matt Norman is the founder of Easy Distance Learning a website providing information on learning online
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