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Early Birds! You Can Now File your FAFSA!

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You can file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now if you are going to school between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

Two Big Changes to This Year’s FAFSA
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November 8, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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Financial Aid, Student Services & Support

It’s never too early to think Spring!

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Are you an adult considering college?  Have you withdrawn from school or are you hoping to transfer to a new school?

Students who have withdrawn from school without completing a degree may find themselves in some difficulty. They may owe money on student loans, but not have the degree or diploma they need to find a career that will leave them the ability to pay the loans back.

If your first school wasn’t right for you, transferring to a different one may work better for you.  Consider the over 100 career options offered at Moraine Park. 
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October 19, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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Financial Aid, Student Services & Support

October 4 is Know Your Money Day

October 4 is Know Your Money Day­­—a whole day dedicated to setting you up for a successful financial future.
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October 4, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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Administration, Student Services & Support

Student loan fears? Try a pinch of SALT

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Does the thought of your student debt keep you up at night? Are you paralyzed by the idea of owing thousands of dollars? Or do you do your best to not think about it—putting it off until “tomorrow”?

Whether student debt has you breaking out in a sweat, or you’re avoiding the reality for as long as you can, it’s time to face the music. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to fear it. Just face it.
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September 26, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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Financial Aid

Three BIG misunderstandings about Federal Student Aid

Moraine Park female alum Joan Rider

Are you an adult considering college who needs financial help? Whether an adult student is enrolling in college for the first time or returning to school after a break, they should apply for federal student aid. Federal student aid can help a student of any age cover their education expenses.  Adult students do often have misconceptions about their eligibility. Some of the more common myths are outlined below.
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August 25, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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Financial Aid

When will my financial aid come to Moraine Park, and when will I get a refund?

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Students often ask when their financial aid will be disbursed and their refund generated. There are a number of very good sources of this information such as the Financial Aid Award Guide and in the Frequently Asked Questions brochure you would have gotten with your award notice.
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August 9, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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My fall tuition and fees bill is due soon – How does that work with Financial Aid?

Moraine Park student outside with backpack

You may be able to use your financial aid to postpone your tuition and fees payment!

Postponing payment until your financial aid is processed is permitted if:
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August 1, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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Financial Aid

What is this FSA ID I am hearing about?

Moraine Park Stephanie Lueck Financial Aid Specialist working at desk

On May 10, 2015, the Department of Education changed the way you log in to Federal Student Aid websites. Students, parents, and borrowers are now required to use an FSA ID, instead of a Federal Student Aid PIN, to log in. If you haven’t logged in to a Federal Student Aid website (such as fafsa.gov or StudentLoans.gov) since May 10, 2015 you will need to create an FSA ID before you can log on in the future.
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May 19, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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Beware of student loan debt relief offers and credit repair “deals”

Kim DeMaa in Financial Aid

If you’re among the millions of current or former students with debt, you’ve probably been tempted to click on an ad that says, “Obama Wants to Forgive Your Student Loans!” or “Erase Default Statuses in 4 – 6 Weeks!” or some equally enticing student loan debt relief offer … available only if you click or call NOW!

Many the companies behind these offers have sophisticated marketing tactics to target unsuspecting students, borrowers, parents, military service members, and their families. In the Financial Aid Office, unfortunately I hear about these pitches a lot. My advice: Before you pay somebody to help you with your student loans, do your homework.

It’s tempting to just say: Don’t do it. Walk away. Call your loan servicer instead. But there’s more you should know.
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April 29, 2016by Julie Waldvogel-Leitner
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