Why It’s Important to Complete the FAFSA

Provided by College Ave Student Loans

For many high school students, the start of school is the time to begin thinking about planning for college – from applications to financial aid. Citizens National Bank has partnered with College Ave Student Loans to offer student loan products with competitive rates and flexible repayment options.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the primary sources of financial aid for students and their families. But it can be confusing, so it’s important to learn how to apply for it.

The FAFSA is how you access financial aid from both the federal and state governments as well as some colleges and universities. Financial aid may come in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, and federal student loans. A number of states are now requiring all high school seniors to fill out and submit a FAFSA form before they graduate from high school.

Completing the FAFSA is a crucial step to get the money you need for school and it can seem overwhelming, so our partner, College Ave Student Loans has put together step-by-step instructions to help you through the process, gain access to valuable grants, federal student loans and merit aid from many different sources.