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10 Terms To Know Before Filling Out The FAFSA

10 Terms To Know Before Filling Out The FAFSA

Filling out FAFSA, or a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid, should be on every student’s annual to-do list. By filling out the application, you’ll learn if you qualify for federal financial aid for college or graduate school expenses.

If you’re a first-time applicant, you may come across some unfamiliar terms. Here’s a list of the top 10 FAFSA terms to know. Even if you’re a returning applicant, you may benefit from a refresher!

10 fafsa terms you should know

Renee Nichols

Renee Nichols

Operations Specialist (515) 271-1006 Email Renee

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Renee Nichols is a Operations Specialist at Bankers Trust. She joined Bankers Trust in 1997 as a teller at the East Branch, and she worked in a variety of customer service and relationship banking positions before moving to her current position. In this role, Renee is the Universal Lead and is responsible for opening, servicing and maintaining consumer and commercial accounts. She studied at the University of Memphis and Upper Iowa University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. Renee believes that not only building relationships, but also listening and communicating effectively with her customers is essential.  

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