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Complete Exit Counseling: Do you feel confident about everything revolving your student loans? We encourage you to complete Exit Counseling with the Office of Financial Success. By completing Exit Counseling, we can ensure that you will know everything about your student loans. This includes how much you can expect to […]

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What to do with Finances before Graduation

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by Isaac Ehlers
Published February 15, 2022

1. Create an account/FSA ID If the student is required to report parent information on the FAFSA, the parent and student will need to create their own separate FSA ID. 2. Start the FAFSA The FAFSA is now available until January 3rd, but you shouldn’t wait to file it. Go […]

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Steps for Filing the FAFSA 

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by Isaac Ehlers
Published October 15, 2021

1. Get a job Getting a job on campus can be beneficial to your college experience. Places on campus are willing to work with you and around your class schedule. There are also opportunities to find jobs off or near campus too. Getting a job during the school year will […]

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What to do now that you are here

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by Isaac Ehlers
Published September 15, 2021

Recently married or getting married soon? Marriage can affect your federal student loan repayment plan. According to Iowa College Aid Insider, some quick points are :  Filing taxes jointly with your spouse means the U.S. Department of Education will use your joint income when calculating payments under an income-driven repayment […]

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How marriage affects student loan repayment

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  • tips
by Isaac Ehlers
Published July 20, 2021

Having a part-time job during the school year will not pay for your entire cost of attendance, but it can help offset some of the expenses or simply help you make an income for your needs. Working part-time while taking classes can have its advantages. It can help you make […]

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Working during the school year

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by Isaac Ehlers
Published July 15, 2021

April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month! In efforts to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach students how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits, our staff at the Office of Student Financial Success want to help you! So what is financial literacy? Financial literacy is the education […]

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April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month!

by Financial Success
Published April 16, 2021

We are excited to see students back on campus, and would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our new freshman students. As you get acquainted with campus, your course schedule, and getting into a routine, you may be wondering, what are all these online courses that show […]

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What is Cyclone CashCourse?

by Financial Success
Published August 21, 2020

As Iowa State University prepares for students, faculty, and staff to return to campus it is critical that we work together to maintain a safe and welcoming environment that reflects not only the best practices for reducing the spread of COVID-19, but also our need to consistently offer our advising […]

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Fall 2020 Advising Update

by Financial Success
Published August 3, 2020
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