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6 Common FAFSA Mistakes [Infographic]

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Published Mar 4, 2014 - [Updated Jul 22, 2019]
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It may seem like you have plenty of time to file your FAFSA, but students can miss out on a lot of potential aid if they don’t file soon. One of the biggest mistakes can be procrastinating on your taxes because your taxes need to be finished before you can complete your FAFSA. Let’s take a look at the 6 common FAFSA mistakes to make sure you avoid them when filing this year.

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2 responses to “6 Common FAFSA Mistakes [Infographic]”

Monica Matthews, http://how2winscholarships.com says:

August 5, 2015 at 5:33 am

Great info! So many families assume they won’t get any financial aid and skip the FAFSA. BIG mistake! Even low income loans can help and they won’t be offered to students who do not bother to file a FAFSA.

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How College Students and Parents Can Save Money | Tax Break: The TurboTax Blog says:

March 5, 2014 at 8:57 am

[…] also marks FAFSA season as families are filling them out in hopes of getting financial aid. With that in mind, I […]

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