Michelle Kretzschmar

FAQ: Do I have to be accepted to a college to apply for financial aid?

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note asking Do I have to be accepted to a college to apply for financial aid?No. You don’t have to be accepted to a college to apply for financial aid. You can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Service Scholarship PROFILE (CSS PROFILE) any time after October 1 of your senior year. You do need to be admitted to a school actually receive financial aid.

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12 Days of Christmas 2020: Day 12

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12 days of christmas(I’m taking a break from regular blogging and newsletters during the holidays. Hope you enjoy the DIY College Rankings version of the 12 Days of Christmas.)

On the twelfth day of Christmas, DIY College Rankings wrote to me:

The twelve most viewed Frequently Asked Questions for the year.

What is a Tier 1 school? (university or college)

If my EFC is 0 does that mean I can go to college for free?

What is a flagship university?

Do I Need to Take Both the SAT and ACT?

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