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So December is here…when did that happen?  It seems like just yesterday that we were sitting in September looking to the senior year of high school that was ahead of us?  While college admissions was our focus then, we are now switching gears and beginning to prepare for the financial aid season.  The College Counselors from the Center for College Planning are still here to help!

This month we begin by outlining the different things that you and your family can do now to prepare for financial aid season.  While you are not able to file the 2012-2013 FAFSA (available at www.fafsa.ed.gov) until January 1, 2012, you can start pulling together the  information you will need and apply for PIN numbers (for electronic signature of your FAFSA) to make the process easier for you.

Do you have to file the CSS Profile (found at www.collegeboard.org) in addition to the FAFSA form?  You’re not alone! Tune in to discover the differences between the forms, helpful tips to fill them out and much more!

Wishing you a happy December,
Val