LumberChats: Inside NAU

Financial Aid: Axeplained 💸

December 04, 2019 Northern Arizona University Season 1 Episode 9
LumberChats: Inside NAU
Financial Aid: Axeplained 💸
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Every year, the U.S. Department of Education gives over $120 billion in federal grants, loans and work-study funds to more than 13 million college students-- making it the largest provider of student financial aid in the country.

What students may not know is that a large portion of financial aid in the United States is distributed on a rolling basis, meaning the sooner you apply, the better your chances of reviving generous aid.

Whether you're a prospective student, current Lumberjack or a parent, the world of scholarships and financial aid can seem daunting. You may be thinking filling out the FAFSA is too much trouble or that you may not qualify. Why would you subject yourself to all those forms if it won't get you anywhere?

We're here to tear down those myths and share why you should fill out the FAFSA (even if you think it's a waste of time). This episode Jackie Henderson, the Associate Director of NAU's Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid, sits down with us to help explain the process and bust some myths.

Lumberjack Garrett Frierson (and FAFSA pro) is also on hand to share his experience with filling out the form, receiving financial aid and the impact it's made on his NAU experience.

NAU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 

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How financial aid helped Lumberjack Garrett Frierson
The FAFSA-- Why Everyone Should Fill it Out
Meet Jackie Henderson, Associate Director in OSFA
Types and amounts of aid
FAFSA Myth #1
Verification
Now what?
FAFSA Myth #2
Lumberjack Advice from Garrett
Where to get your questions answered