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Helpful Hints for Prospective Students
to Make Life Easier

First of all, keep copies of everything and organize them in a filing unit. You will often use particular documents numerous times. Knowing where these documents are is more efficient and easier for you!

Your financial aid award letter is not set in stone. Discuss your need with the college’s financial aid office. They may be able to help you find more aid!

Work study may be awarded to you in your award letter but is not always guaranteed in some schools.

Local scholarships are great! Your high school guidance counselor should have information on these scholarships. Keep in mind there are many other scholarships available online and in scholarships handbooks. Research these scholarships. Be aware of deadlines!

Contact your PMC financial aid advisor about available aid from your state. These aid packages are usually offered as grants!

Become familiar with the FAFSA. You will have to fill this document out at the beginning of each new school year.

If you prefer, the FAFSA form is offered online. This makes the process faster, easier and provides you with access to edit checks! It is FREE to fill out at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Ask your guidance counselor if there are any workshops available that will help you and your family complete the FAFSA correctly.

Make sure the FAFSA form is completed with up-to-date and accurate information. The smallest mistake could result in a huge deduction of funds. Contact PMC financial aid office for help.

Try and build some credit. You can do this by paying a cell phone bill, having a small-amount credit card or paying car payments. These are easy ways to gain good credit if bills are paid on time.

If you do not have any credit, start looking for a family member or friend who is willing to be a cosigner for your loans.

Try and make borrowing loans as concise as possible. Try and borrow from only one lender if possible. By limiting the number of loans you have, you will make paying off these loans easier after you graduate. It will be less difficult to pay off one monthly loan payment than more than one.