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	<title>College Made Simple &#187; Applying for College Funding</title>
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		<title>The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Explained: What It is &amp; How to Use It</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear College Made Simple reader, When you’re applying for financial aid, no number is more important than your Expected Family Contribution. Simply put, the amount of aid you’ll get is figured by taking the cost of college, and subtracting your EFC. Thus – the smaller your EFC, the more money you can get. With that <a href="http://www.collegemadesimple.com/the-expected-family-contribution-efc-explained-what-it-is-how-to-use-it/">Read the rest of this post &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The 4 Main Types of College Aid</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jphill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear College Made Simple reader, “How can we afford to pay for college?” That&#8217;s one of the questions we get asked most frequently from the families we work with. But the truth is, the cost of college doesn’t have to come entirely from your pockets. In fact over $227.2 billion dollars is out there for <a href="http://www.collegemadesimple.com/the-4-main-types-of-college-aid/">Read the rest of this post &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How To Find The School With The Best Financial Aid</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jphill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scott Weingold reviews how prospective college students can determine which colleges give the most financial aid.]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for the Financial Aid Application Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jphill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scott Weingold reviews common mistakes to avoid when applying for financial aid.]]></description>
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		<title>What to do Before You Apply for Financial Aid</title>
		<link>http://www.collegemadesimple.com/8-questions-to-ask-before-applying-for-financial-aid/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jphill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scott Weingold  reviews  the eight  vital questions to ask the financial aid officer at each college or university before applying for admissions.]]></description>
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		<title>What Scholarships Can I Apply for as a Junior?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most students don’t begin thinking about scholarships until their senior year… but that’s too late for some of the most lucrative scholarships available. Worried about how to pay for college, but still a year away from actually applying to college? Congratulations are in order. First, if you’re proactive enough to start thinking about your finances <a href="http://www.collegemadesimple.com/scholarships-jr/">Read the rest of this post &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The College Video Essay</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s not required – or even accepted – everywhere. But can it really help your chances with college admissions? Every student is looking for ways to make their application stand out – to assure that he or she gets noticed against the thousands of other similar applicants. Today, there’s a new method: The College Video <a href="http://www.collegemadesimple.com/the-college-video-essay/">Read the rest of this post &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions: Loans, Student Aid Reports, and Divorce</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each and every day here at CollegeMadeSimple, we get dozens of questions on the FAFSA. So many, in fact, that we decided to put together a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions.  Here&#8217;s Part II of our FAFSA FAQ series: Q:  What should I check off on the FAFSA if I am undecided on taking <a href="http://www.collegemadesimple.com/fafsa-frequently-asked-questions-2/">Read the rest of this post &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions:</title>
		<link>http://www.collegemadesimple.com/fafsa-frequently-asked-questions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deadlines, Renewals and Student Loans Navigating the financial aid application process can be difficult. This FAQ clears up a number of common misconceptions. Applying to college can be challenging – and not only because of the tough application process. Getting your financial aid application in order can be nearly as difficult. But it all starts <a href="http://www.collegemadesimple.com/fafsa-frequently-asked-questions/">Read the rest of this post &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>When to Apply for the FAFSA</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think you know the deadline? The true answer might surprise you. Missing the deadline. It&#8217;s one of the most common reasons people miss out on money they might have otherwise received. Turn in your FAFSA late – or error-filled too near the deadline to correct – and you could easily be out of luck. What’s <a href="http://www.collegemadesimple.com/apply-for-fafsa/">Read the rest of this post &#187;</a>]]></description>
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