The Guide at a Glance
FAFSA & Opt-Out Overview
FAFSA in Alabama
Considerations Before Opting Out
FAFSA Myth Busters
Shoul...
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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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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of companies are contacting consumers to help find “Biden loan forgiveness” or “pandemic grants....
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The FAFSA form can be completed in just 8 steps. It can be done in 30 minutes or less if you plan ahead. Finishing steps 1 and 2, creating a...
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What Is the FAFSA Process and Timeline?
FAFSA should be completed for the first time during the year before the start of a qualifying colle...
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When deciding to start a farm, many aspects of the business should be considered before planting or buying livestock. New and inexperienced ...
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Raising chickens for eggs or meat requires the right nutrition at the right life stage. Follow these guidelines to maintain your backyard fl...
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When properly implemented, stockpiling warm-season grasses can provide grazing from late October to mid-January in Alabama.
Most forage p...
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The Commercial Horticulture Program provides multidimensional research-based information, support services, and training to a growing hortic...
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Forage bermudagrasses are warm-season perennial grasses that grow throughout Alabama. They are used primarily for grazing or h...
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The Agronomic Crops Program delivers research-based integrated information to improve producer management decisions while increasing...
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Scouting for insect pests is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Scouting involves correct identific...
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