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The FAFSA Guru
United States
Приєднався 26 вер 2017
Tina Steele, The FAFSA Guru has 30 years of experience working in higher education with expertise in financial aid. She offers programs/services to help students (and parents) navigate the overwhelming financial aid process and get the best aid offers possible. She also offers one on one consultations.
The FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy
The Financial Aid Academy was designed for parents of high school seniors and runs each year from September 1st through May 31st.The Academy guides parents step by step through the senior year financial aid process through video content, tutorials, webinars, one on one guidance and scholarship sourcing.
There are 3 levels of service available depending on how closely you want to work with The FAFSA Guru. Enrollment is now open for the class of 2024 HS seniors and their parents!
Click the link below for more information.
www.thefafsaguru.com/fafsa-financial-aid-academy/
The FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy
The Financial Aid Academy was designed for parents of high school seniors and runs each year from September 1st through May 31st.The Academy guides parents step by step through the senior year financial aid process through video content, tutorials, webinars, one on one guidance and scholarship sourcing.
There are 3 levels of service available depending on how closely you want to work with The FAFSA Guru. Enrollment is now open for the class of 2024 HS seniors and their parents!
Click the link below for more information.
www.thefafsaguru.com/fafsa-financial-aid-academy/
4 Things You Need To Do After You Receive Your Financial Aid Offer
There are 4 important things you need to do after you receive your financial aid offer.
1. First appeal your financial aid offer
2. Accept and decline the aid you want and don't want
3. Complete necessary direct loan and parent plus loan paperwork
4. Begin looking into private education loans if you need additional money to pay the net cost
The Financial aid process doesn't end once you receive those offers, there's still lots to do to ensure that you actually receive your financial aid in a timely manner.
To access my Appeal letter digital course and template where you can just plug in your own information click here: www.thefafsaguru.com/financial-aid-appeal-letter-best-practices/
To schedule a zoom appeal consultation directly with me in which I will craft your appeal letter for you click here: go.thryv.com/site/fafsaguru/online-scheduling?category=5t4n647ff1zcc2bf
If you are the parent of a current HS junior or senior, be sure to check out my signature program, The Financial Aid Academy! The Academy will guide you step by step through the daunting financial aid process and help you maximize your aid offers. To learn more click here: www.thefafsaguru.com/fafsa-financial-aid-academy/
I offer a FREE 10 minute initial consult call to anyone I have never worked with before. To schedule this or learn more about the programs and services I provide visit thefafsaguru.com
1. First appeal your financial aid offer
2. Accept and decline the aid you want and don't want
3. Complete necessary direct loan and parent plus loan paperwork
4. Begin looking into private education loans if you need additional money to pay the net cost
The Financial aid process doesn't end once you receive those offers, there's still lots to do to ensure that you actually receive your financial aid in a timely manner.
To access my Appeal letter digital course and template where you can just plug in your own information click here: www.thefafsaguru.com/financial-aid-appeal-letter-best-practices/
To schedule a zoom appeal consultation directly with me in which I will craft your appeal letter for you click here: go.thryv.com/site/fafsaguru/online-scheduling?category=5t4n647ff1zcc2bf
If you are the parent of a current HS junior or senior, be sure to check out my signature program, The Financial Aid Academy! The Academy will guide you step by step through the daunting financial aid process and help you maximize your aid offers. To learn more click here: www.thefafsaguru.com/fafsa-financial-aid-academy/
I offer a FREE 10 minute initial consult call to anyone I have never worked with before. To schedule this or learn more about the programs and services I provide visit thefafsaguru.com
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Financial aid 101 webinar for parents of high school juniors!
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about the college financial aid process and not getting enough money to pay for college? 😩 You don't want to miss my free webinar tonight at 8pm EST This informative webinar will help you prepare for the college financial aid process that you will be navigating soon, when your kiddo becomes a high school senior. 🙌 The topics covered include: ✅Understandi...
How to Make FAFSA corrections
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Are you trying to figure out how to make FAFSA Corrections? Simply navigate to studentaid.gov then login with the student or parent FSA ID (depending on where you need to make the corrections) then click on "make corrections", navigate to the appropriate section, make the changes then be sure to hit submit at the end. Once you do that all the colleges you listed on the FAFSA will receive the FA...
3 FAFSA Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs!
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3 Financial Aid Mistakes You want to Avoid at All Costs! Earlybird registration open for my FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy for parents of High School juniors class of 2025! The academy begins Sep. 1st 2024 and takes a deeper dive into the financial aid process while helping you maximize your aid offers. There are 3 levels of service available. You can learn more here: www.thefafsaguru.com/fafsa-...
3 Things That Can Help You Get More Financial Aid
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Here are 3 Things you can do to get more financial aid... 1. Don't misreport Assets 2. Report special circumstances 3. Appeal your financial aid offers Enrollment is still open for my FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy for parents of High School Seniors and I will be opening earlybird registration for the Class of 2025 soon! The Academy runs through May and takes a deeper dive into the financial aid...
My 30 day Financial Aid Bootcamp begins Dec. 10th 2023!
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The 30 Day Financial Aid Bootcamp Includes: 4 weekly live webinars hosted by The FAFSA Guru with Q&A sessions (recordings will be available) Membership in a private Facebook group to get all your financial aid questions answered by The FAFSA Guru The topics we will cover include: Preparing for the FAFSA and avoiding common mistakes Understanding the different types of financial aid available Ho...
Major 24/25 FAFSA Update!
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Big announcement just came out last from the government regarding the 24/25 FAFSA regarding when it's getting released and when financial aid offices will start putting together financial aid packages. The FAFSA will be released by December 31st 2023 and college financial aid offices won't start processing them until late January 2024! Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the financial a...
For parents of High School seniors and rising seniors...
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Financial Aid is confusing and overwhelming. My Financial Aid Academy will guide you step by step through the senior year financial aid process. This is my signature program I run every single year from September through May for HS seniors and their parents. I keep enrollment open through December each year as many families find me in the fall of senior year. There are three different levels of...
Understanding the Financial Aid Process in 5 Simple Steps
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Financial Aid is confusing and overwhelming. In this video I will help you better understand the process in 5 simple steps. If you are the parent of a rising (or current) high school senior, be sure to check out my FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy here, www.thefafsaguru.com/fafsa-fi... This virtual program runs every year from September 1st and runs through May 31st and registration is open for pa...
Important 24/25 FAFSA update regarding being separated!
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Important clarification regarding being separated and how to fill out the FAFSA beginning with the 24/25 year. There has been some misinformation in the financial aid world around this topic, in this video I provide the most recent update on this topic. If you are the parent of a rising (or current) high school senior, be sure to check out my FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy here, www.thefafsaguru...
Big 24/25 FAFSA Changes Coming: A Candid Discussion With an Expert About the Impact...
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Big 24/25 FAFSA Changes Coming: A Candid Discussion With an Expert About the Impact...
What Makes a Student Independent on the FAFSA?
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What Makes a Student Independent on the FAFSA?
529 Plans & The FAFSA, 2 BIG Changes Coming to the 24/25 FAFSA!
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529 Plans & The FAFSA, 2 BIG Changes Coming to the 24/25 FAFSA!
The FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy for Parents of High School Seniors
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The FAFSA & Financial Aid Academy for Parents of High School Seniors
3 Reasons You Should Fill Out The FAFSA Even if You Think You Make Too Much Money!
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3 Reasons You Should Fill Out The FAFSA Even if You Think You Make Too Much Money!
HS Seniors Class of 24…There are 3 Big FAFSA Changes That Will Impact You!
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HS Seniors Class of 24…There are 3 Big FAFSA Changes That Will Impact You!
Big FAFSA Changes Coming for The 24/25 Year!
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Big FAFSA Changes Coming for The 24/25 Year!
The 24/25 FAFSA and Families with Multiple Children in College…The Not So Good News.
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The 24/25 FAFSA and Families with Multiple Children in College…The Not So Good News.
Which Parent Should Fill Out the FAFSA When Divorced or Separated? Big Change Coming to 24/25 FAFSA
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Which Parent Should Fill Out the FAFSA When Divorced or Separated? Big Change Coming to 24/25 FAFSA
3 FAFSA Changes Coming to the 24/25 FAFSA That You Need To Know About
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3 FAFSA Changes Coming to the 24/25 FAFSA That You Need To Know About
The 24/25 FAFSA Won't Be Available Until December This Year And it Will Impact Early Decision/Action
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The 24/25 FAFSA Won't Be Available Until December This Year And it Will Impact Early Decision/Action
How to Add More Than 10 Colleges to the FAFSA
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How to Add More Than 10 Colleges to the FAFSA
The FG College Planning Membership for High School Students & Parents
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The FG College Planning Membership for High School Students & Parents
Do You Have To Report Parents Income on FAFSA?
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Do You Have To Report Parents Income on FAFSA?
3 Top Reasons Families Don’t Fill Out The FAFSA and Why This is a Huge Mistake!
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3 Top Reasons Families Don’t Fill Out The FAFSA and Why This is a Huge Mistake!
5 Types of Financial Aid for Graduate Students.
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5 Types of Financial Aid for Graduate Students.
5 FAFSA Tips That Will Reduce Your EFC
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5 FAFSA Tips That Will Reduce Your EFC
Financial Aid Appeal Strategies That Can Get You More Money! 💰
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Financial Aid Appeal Strategies That Can Get You More Money! 💰
If we take all of these extra loans, can they be consolidated into 1 after graduation?
Hello, thank you for all information. I have a question, does scholarship360 legit?
100% facts. Poor people are getting all the dough.
What does it mean to be an 'independent student'?
Is it too late in the year to try to apply or Fill out the fafsa to get a Pell grant for myself? Thanks for your information and help.
Very confusing.
The video itself or the next steps?
will tip 3 still work if i go to a junior college?
Is it silly to mention the property taxes and insurance costs in an appeal letter? Both have increased substantially. My husband and I also still owe on student loans, mostly mine from graduate school and I'm unable to work. Husband is the only one working and income is too high to qualify our child for much aid. Thanks
I am currently married but separated. during the year fasfa is inquiring about we were still living together and filed jointly. I was a stay at home wife with no income to "manually input" how do I go about filling the form out? Thank you so much
Many of these changes are horrible. It sets up a situation where if we get zero financial aid and only loans as a married couple with one child going into college, our kid would benefit more from us being no longer married. That's TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!! Worth noting, we had one good financial year (last year) which was the income used on the FAFSA, but prior to that, we have struggled and been in debt for the 15 years prior. These changes encourage breaking families apart just to get more financial opportunities for our child. HORRIBLE.
If I’m separated legally, and filed that on my fafsa, and don’t have any income, does it matter that FAFSA just asked the irs for my 2022 forms?
Hello, I made a mistake on my FAFSA form, I corrected it but now my parents need to sign it. We got the email but it does not show us any option to sign or complete any tasks, what should I do?? Can I get help, please?
Welp, my family is screwed.
Where is the best place to look for scholarships?
Isn't there a loophole here? I could put myself as the benecifiary of my 529 account during the FAFSA process time and later change the beneficiary to my kid so I can use the 529 money for their college expense.
Corrections should be available now or next week. Today I was able to fix mine!
The whole FAFSA application is a complete joke! I have been waiting months to make changes. There is absolutely no phone customer support either. Why I am so surprised?
If I file taxes separately but married will that help with financial aid? The dad refuses to contribute for tution.
FAFSA Guru - Appreciate the advice but we still can't make corrections yet. It is not the old forms when you can just access the FAFSA form and make corrections. We are ALL still waiting.
Check today broski I just corrected it. If not then it should be working next week
Has anyone been able to make corrections, been checking for weeks.Im a parent and cant sign
can you correct it now, i also have same mistake?
corrections are now open
Hey I have a problem I made the dumb mistake of putting the option of my parents not wanting to disclose financial information because I was so confused what the question was asking and put yes and I was supposed to put no.. so i submitted and its still processing and I dont know if it will let me make the change to add their financial information or not I am really confused and need help
Same here
Same here, mine completed processing but still the button is un clickable.
That question made no sense to me and now I’m worried that I messed the whole form up 🤦🏿♂️
@@tbbneo9780 yea I just checked and I’m pretty sure we should be able to make some correction in a couple days
I literally did the same exact thing not long ago and I’m tryna figure can I make the correction while it’s processing 😭
My parent was not able to sign it and we still can’t. What do I do?
can you correct i now??
Same question as below....what is the mechanism by which a college would determine which parent actually provides more financial support; especially since custodial parent is not part of the equation.
My FASFA is still not allowing corrections or adding schools (which is what I am trying to do). Why is this still not available. Is it unavailable for everyone currently? Or are some people able to make their corrections?
The same thing is happening to me. I've been checking every day to see if they updated it. I'm just trying to add my school and remove the one that's already on there been anxious everything I check it.. but it says corrections will be allowed in few coming weeks
Same for me, i’ve been checking everyday and still nothing
Same!
Same here and I’m crying right now
Same thing for me😢
This is one of the best comprehensive info sessions for the NEW 2024 FAFSA form.
Thanks so much!!
How do I appeal?
Hello, I am panicking here . I just helped my son fill out the FASFA Form but I think we made a mistake because when we submitted it we got a message stating that since you are not providing your parents information you are only eligible for unsubsidized loans . We didn’t have this problem this year . How can I fix it
You have to wait about 5 days in order to make the corrections. There is a question that is worded very wieid make sure you answer NO to this question
My daughter didn’t sign her part of her application. Will the corrections be opened for this to be signed? We have been checking since we were notified, but it looks like they still have not opened the form for corrections.
Same with us...I have to wait till it processed then correct it...a pain.
@@LovelyyyyyyDove mine says that it has been processed but still isn't available for some reason
@@lashaunsutton7196 oh wow....what's crazy my son signed his and I had signed mine so that's where I'm confused at...seen in the end where it stated it needed my signature....but at the same time wish it was a way to make the application not go through if a signature is REQUIRED smh 🤦🏽♀️
im not even able to click the button to change the form and correct it. It doesnt let me
You're not alone bro. I've been stressing about it for 2 weeks
We all seem to be in the same boat, which is reassuring seeing as how it is not an individual issue. Hopefully corrections will be available in the coming days
I heard that corrections will be available in the middle of April
Anyone able to make corrections yet?
@@kristinemackey1543 as of rn no 😔
Hi , i just have a question. What is SAI -$1500 for? thank you
I just got remarried two years ago. Can I just use my income info on the FASA?
no you need to include spouses if you are married as of the day you fill out the FAFSA
I'm assuming this is yearly
yes
if both of my parents live in Mexico, they are married legally, do I submit both of their financial information or only one of them?
both
As a senior FAA at a very large public institution that's been in the industry for almost 2 decades, I have to give you kudos on how well you explain what many considering a confusing and complicated topic. Hat's off to you!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! I spent a number of years working in college financial aid offices :-)
I apparently need to make a correction, but can't figure out what? When I ran the estimator, it told us $7800 in grants, $5500 in low rate loans and able to benefit from work-study. After submitting the real thing, it said we get nada. Zilch. Zip. So how can we figure out what on the FAFSA is disqualifying us compared to the estimator? Thanks!
I would recommend talking directly with the college financial aid office
Thank you!!!!
May I know for example , that my investment has current market value is $500K as today, but I only put my money is $30K in the begining years ago so how I can report my investment value now? because the market is changed all the time, may be negative tomorrow? thanks
you have to report the value of your investments as of the day you fill out your FAFSA
May I know for example , that my investment has current market value is $500K as today, but I only put my money is $30K in the begining years ago so how I can report my investment value now? because the market is changed all the time, may be negative tomorrow? thanks
NO THANKS ! 👇
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Thank you for the video! I may be looking at your services soon, but you may not be the right choice for me. Do you only work with high school/parent financial aid? I am in my 20s and won't have my parents on my application, i believe.
Hi there. No I work with dependent and independent students
They specifically say that if you enter it manually, that your student will not get aid. So what's the point?
Is there a way to correct if the student put both parents and only need the one and to add the student signature if it was already submitted with both errors?
you will be able to make corrections the first half of april
Do u know if we are able to make corrections, I've been trying for weeks, apparently I haven't signed it, but my son has
She didn't ask me to do this, however, because im subscribed, I wanted to let the public know, how happy i was with her services. I scheduled two sessions with the Guru and I am so thankful for her. As a single mom whose income covers everything!!!!! I paid for a session with just me and then a session with my daughter. Sometimes, our kids will listen to others, lol before us. I appreciate her professionalism and niche to provide this as a resource and great consultation. I'm glad she likes doing this. Because I don't. She helped me normalize what is otherwise a very stressful process; sending your kid off is stressful enough, let alone everything else we do as parents and I appreciate the Guru.
Thank you so much! 😊
Is the second change just for grandparents? Would it apply to any other relatives, such as an uncle?
Thanks for this info. It really helped
How do you answer question asking if you are married when you are separated?
you say yes you are married...then another question will ask what your current marital status is after that which is where you would indicate separated
I am a bit confused with the questions of divorce/seperation but also the question about 2022 tax return. I'm the student, we are currently separated nearing an official divorce, but the tax return question is if we filed jointly in 2022 and won't allow the answers from the 2 questions to not align.
FILE TOGETHER IN 2022 BUT SEPARATED NOW ?
Thank you! This was very helpful