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FAFSA February: Do not leave free money on the table
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority’s FAFSA February campaign reminds students to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Do not leave free money on the table. Completing the FAFSA is the first step to unlocking financial aid for college, technical school or career training. Some financial
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FAFSA Tailgate events assist students in securing financial aid
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) hosted FAFSA Tailgate events to help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 academic year. These events provided crucial support to students, ensuring they had the financial resources needed for a successful college experience. Cathy Hurd-Crank, director of Financial Aid
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Free FAFSA Carnival in Inez offers fun, prizes, and financial aid assistance on July 25
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Kentucky TRIO and the Commonwealth Educational Opportunity Center TRIO will host a free FAFSA Carnival on July 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library in Inez. The event aims to assist individuals in completing their 2024-2025 FAFSA. Attendees can enjoy prizes, food and a
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College-bound students may need to complete FAFSA verification
College-bound students may be receiving notices after filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to verify their information with the U.S. Department of Education. “Verification is an important process to ensure students qualify for and receive the correct amount of federal aid,” said KHEAA Executive Director Jo Carole Ellis. “If selected, don’t delay
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Streamlined FAFSA launches with major updates, expands access to financial aid
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The U.S. Department of Education announced the launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Sunday. The launch, described as a soft opening, will see the form periodically available online while administrators monitor site performance and form functionality. They will initiate pauses for site maintenance and technical
