EDITOR'S NOTE: Mary Sommers, UNK's director of financial aid, was featured in a Nov. 28 story in The Washington Post highlighting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process. A link to the full story, "Colleges puzzled by surge in FAFSA verification requests," can be found HERE By DANIELLE DOUGLAS-GABRIEL Reporter - The Washington Post Colleges and universities are reporting a surge in students being asked to verify information on their federal financial aid applications, a … [Read more...]
Get Cash for College: Best Practices in Financial Aid
Many people say the lessons you learn in college stay with you forever. There’s also a lot of value in a college degree. University grads can earn much more than high school graduates. However, the benefits of a college degree come with a price, and often, debt. Having a good understanding of the financial aid process and developing a strong plan to pay for college can really help alleviate debt. It takes an intentional effort from the beginning. One should focus on finances as much as finding … [Read more...]
