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 <title>FAFSA Priority Funding Deadlines</title>
 <link>http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/fafsa-priority-funding-deadlines</link>
 <description>&lt;h2&gt;2008 - 2009 &lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Please note:&lt;/b&gt; The information provided below is intended to act as a guide regarding priority FAFSA filing deadlines.  Please contact your college of interest directly for their most current FAFSA filing information. Be aware this information is subject to change.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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        &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;INSTITUTION&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/fafsa-priority-funding-deadlines&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/resource-type/dates-deadlines">Dates &amp;amp; Deadlines</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/educator">Educator</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/middle-school-0">Middle School</category>
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 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/pay-college">Pay for College</category>
 <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:29:41 -0800</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>gloria</dc:creator>
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 <title>Finance Your Future</title>
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 <description>&lt;h2&gt;If you want to go to college and get a higher education, you can do it.  &lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Money does not have to be an obstacle.  &lt;/h3&gt;    &lt;br /&gt;The first thing to understand is that college may not be as expensive as you think.  And there are many ways to reduce the costs. &lt;br /&gt;    &lt;br /&gt;Second, scholarships are available for students whose family cannot afford to pay for college.  You don’t have to be the smartest, fastest or most talented student either.  Scholarships are awarded for all sorts of reasons.  &lt;br /&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/finance-your-future&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/pay-college">Pay for College</category>
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 <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:30:08 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>Online FAFSA Form</title>
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 <description>A complete web-based FAFSA form at your fingertips.</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/resource-type/financial-aid-form">Financial Aid Form</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
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 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/middle-school">Parent</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/pay-college">Pay for College</category>
 <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:26:37 -0800</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>rosalie</dc:creator>
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 <title>Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)</title>
 <link>http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/free-application-federal-student-aid-fafsa</link>
 <description>Free Application for Federal Student Aid&#039;s simplified process for filling out the FAFSA.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/free-application-federal-student-aid-fafsa&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/resource-type/financial-aid-form">Financial Aid Form</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
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 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/pay-college">Pay for College</category>
 <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:49:03 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet [PDF]</title>
 <link>http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/financial-aid-comparison-worksheet-pdf</link>
 <description>Want to find the best value for college? Use this worksheet to compare financial aid packages.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/financial-aid-comparison-worksheet-pdf&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
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 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/middle-school">Parent</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/pay-college">Pay for College</category>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:34:14 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>High School Guide [PDF]</title>
 <link>http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/high-school-guide-pdf</link>
 <description>Need all the information in one easy download?  This is the comprehensive high school handbook.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/high-school-guide-pdf&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/apply-college">Apply for College</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/discover-your-future">Discover Your Future</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/resource-type/guide">Guide</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/topics/pay-college">Pay for College</category>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:05:07 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>Finance Your Future [PDF]</title>
 <link>http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/finance-your-future-pdf</link>
 <description>How much does college cost? How do you calculate your expected family contribution? How do you find scholarships? This guide walks you through the process of paying for college.&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/finance-your-future-pdf&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:57:19 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>How to Find Scholarships</title>
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 <description>&lt;h2&gt;Finding Scholarships&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence, community service, athletic or artistic talent, and even writing and poetry. Whatever your special gifts, there is probably a scholarship to match. Scholarships do not have to be repaid, but you do have to apply for them. Each scholarship usually requires a separate application. It’s never too early or too late to look for scholarships.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Here are some tips to get you started.&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;lg_bullet&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Check with your school guidance counselor.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/how-find-scholarships&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:48:45 -0800</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>rosalie</dc:creator>
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 <title>Federal Tax Benefits</title>
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 <description>&lt;h2&gt;Federal Tax Credits and Deductions&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You do not need to file the FAFSA or get federal financial aid to benefit from these federal tax credits and deductions. These might make college more affordable for you. Talk about these benefits with your parent(s) or guardian(s). Income limits and other restrictions may apply. Consult a tax professional for details.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;lg_bullet&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hope Scholarship Tax Credit&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/federal-tax-benefits&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:47:21 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>Federal Financial Aid Opportunities</title>
 <link>http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/federal-financial-aid-opportunities</link>
 <description>&lt;h2&gt;Federal Aid Programs &amp;amp; Services&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The federal government offers a variety of programs and benefits to help students go to college. You must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA form to receive aid from any of the following programs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;lg_bullet&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pell Grant&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Undergraduate students who have significant financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree may be eligible for this grant.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li class=&quot;lg_bullet&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gearup.wa.gov/resource/federal-financial-aid-opportunities&quot;&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
 <category domain="http://www.gearup.wa.gov/category/audience/high-school">High School</category>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:46:36 -0800</pubDate>
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