Paying for higher education

‘You’re investing in your future, so invest wisely’

Higher education is an investment, but figuring out how to pay for that investment can be a challenge.

What’s the one thing to absolutely do, according to counselors and financial aid directors? Start early.

Here’s a compendium of college financial

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline is coming up fast, and it’s time for students and families to sit down and fill out the free, online application to determine eligibility

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FAFSA deadline

Scoreboard ................... Sports ........................ Sudoku ......................... Weather ..................... for federal, and some state, loans and grants.

Kentiner David, associate director of financial aid at California State University, Chico, said some grants have limited funding, so applying early is key. The priority deadline is March 2.

Submitting a FAFSA early increases the chances of claiming some of the limited funds.

The FAFSA requires a parent’s income tax record, unless the student is declared as independent. Then the student’s income tax records would be used.