PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO DO:
F Work with your child on filling out the FAFSA. F Make sure your child’s personal information is safe when he or she applies for financial aid. For tips, read Federal Student Aid and Identity Theft. F Read IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education to see how you might benefit from federal income tax credits for education expenses. F Understand the benefits of federal student loans. F Help your child learn about the responsibilities involved in accepting a student loan by reviewing “What should I consider when taking out federal student loans?” with him or her. F Look at communications from schools to which your child sent FAFSA information. If a school has offered you or your child Direct PLUS Loans, the Federal Student Loans: Basics for Students and Federal Student Loans: Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents booklets might be useful to you.
For more FAFSA help from Inceptia, check out these additional resources we’ve created to help you before, during and after FAFSA completion:
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FAFSA Deadlines
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FAFSA Checklist
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FAFSA Common Mistakes
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Updating Your FAFSA
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FAFSA Resources
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