FAFSA in Alabama
Alabama has enacted new legislation requiring high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
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Myth: FAFSA is for low-income families.
Fact: Parents and students do not have to have a low income to qualify for FAFSA. Households with i...
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FAFSA Purpose and Process
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, often referred to as FAFSA, is a form a person must complete to get...
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Who Is Eligible for FAFSA?
Students who qualify for FAFSA:
Have a financial need (for most but not all programs).
A student has a...
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Commercial Financial Aid Services
Some companies or agencies offer fee-based services to help families search for and secure financial aid ...
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Tax benefits are expanding for many Americans this year because of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The direct benefits for individuals...
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Homeownership is a central component of the American Dream. It is also a vital part of the American economy, and owning a home has federal a...
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In this third of a five-part series, you will learn Alabama’s laws and penalties related to cyber harassment and how they apply to youth.
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Access to education beyond high school is important for all young people. Many communities in the state of Alabama have jobs that ...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding.
Throughout the ...
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Going to jail can cause confusion for many fathers and their children. Remember that although you will not be physically present in your chi...
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