10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Financial Aid. Also, What to Do If You Cannot Afford Your EFC (Expected Family Contribution), the Amount of Money You are Responsible to Pay Out-of-Pocket After Financial Aid is Awarded to You

The College Metropolis Podcast: College Admissions Talk for High School Students and Parents

#105 – On this episode we present the 10 most common mistakes students and parents/guardians make when filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although some of these mistakes are easily avoidable, some can be more difficult to catch. We talk about several elements related to applying for financial aid, and highlight the importance of keeping track of the 3 different types of deadlines and applying early. Jankel also gives advice to students and parents/guardians whose Expected Family Contribution may be more than they could afford. She follows her advice with a story in which she helped a close friend lower her family’s Expected Family Contribution. You can find the show notes for this episode, including several important links on our website at https://collegemetropolis.com. Please help us reach a wider audience by giving our podcast a 5-star rating and leaving us a positive review. We greatly appreciate it. Thank you!