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Tag: Paying for College

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Paying for College

Financial Aid Q&A

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by bailey

Why should you renew your FAFSA? It is not something new to say that costs of higher education are on the rise. With the higher costs of education comes higher …

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Paying for College

The new FAFSA: Simplified

Posted on October 3, 2023February 6, 2025 by bailey

Out with the old, and in with the new. This year the FAFSA is changing, and for the better.  What is the FAFSA?  To access federal student aid, including grants, …

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Living on Campus

What You Need to Know About Applying for Housing

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by bailey

We are SO excited to have you on campus! Remember, housing is first come first serve and it is very important to apply early. We encourage all students to have …

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What is Tarleton?

Posted on March 10, 2023September 8, 2023 by bailey

Where is Tarleton? Stephenville (Our main campus) Fort Worth Waco RELLIS-Bryan Online Hands-On Learning Degree Programs Tarleton has an abundance of degree programs! Degree programs are split into seven colleges …

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Out-of-State Students

How to Pay for College Out of State

Posted on February 28, 2023December 9, 2024 by bailey

Have you dreamed of attending a college out of state? Maybe you want to live near the coast, or you want to experience a different culture. Or maybe you just …

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Paying for College

How to Navigate your Texan Bill Pay

Posted on January 12, 2023July 9, 2024 by bailey

In order to navigate your Texan Bill Pay, first you’re gonna have to figure out how to get there. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to find your Texan …

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Paying for College

Guaranteed Scholarship Program

Posted on December 14, 2022May 28, 2025 by bailey

What is the Guaranteed Scholarship Program? Tarleton guarantees scholarship awards to students in the top half of their graduating class!  WHY? The goal of the Guaranteed Scholarship Program is to …

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Paying for College 101

Posted on September 8, 2022May 22, 2025 by bailey

When it comes to paying for college there are so many factors to consider. Every student’s financial aid process will look different, we are here to break down some of …

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Paying for College

You’ve been selected for verification, now what?

Posted on December 9, 2021December 2, 2024 by bailey

You have submitted your FAFSA application and now the Office of Financial Aid is telling you that you have been selected for something called “verification.” Let me first start by …

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Paying for College

Quick Overview on the Financial Aid Process

Posted on October 6, 2021September 28, 2023 by cfalambar

The process of applying for financial aid may sound a little scary, confusing, impossible to do. It can be all those things, but it doesn’t have to be! By taking …

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Paying for College

FAFSA VS TASFA: Which one do I choose?

Posted on October 6, 2021April 25, 2025 by bailey

By: Valeria Munoz Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator Students who are attending higher education institutions in Texas can apply for FAFSA or TASFA. Students can only fill out one application and …

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Paying for College

Why Is It Important To Fill Out the FAFSA Early?

Posted on September 29, 2021October 2, 2023 by bailey

Planning and filling out your FAFSA early is crucial! Figuring out how you are going to pay for college before you start will help ease the process and allow for …

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