by Alabama Possible | Feb 6, 2018 | Cash for College, FAFSA
The March 1 priority deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is approaching, and Alabama’s completion rate is falling behind. Currently, Alabama high school seniors and their families are positioned to leave a significant amount of money for...
by Vanessa Stevens | Oct 31, 2017 | Cash for College, data, FAFSA, Financial Aid
It’s easier than ever for educators and community partners across Alabama to see how many students at local high schools have the resources they need to pay for college by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Alabama Possible’s new...
by Alabama Possible | Aug 22, 2017 | Cash for College, College Success, data, datasheet, poverty
by Felicia Stewart I have a glass-half-full perspective on things, so I was encouraged to see that Alabama had climbed up from the fourth to the sixth poorest state in the nation on the latest Alabama Poverty Data Sheet. While we should appreciate that tiny step, we...
by Alabama Possible | Jul 27, 2017 | Cash for College, FAFSA, Financial Aid
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (July 24, 2017) – More Alabama students and families accessed financial aid to pay for college, ranking Alabama ninth nationally for its increase in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications over the past year. According to the...
by Alabama Possible | Jul 21, 2017 | College Success
Filling out the FAFSA will help you pay for college. You need it for financial aid and many scholarships. Use this quick Q&A guide to learn more about the FAFSA so you can get as much cash for college as possible. Q: What is the FAFSA? A: FAFSA stands for...