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F.A.S.T.

4 members • $27/month

Financial Aid Strategy & Training. Designed to educate families to help navigate FAFSA data and the financial aid process with clarity and confidence.

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8 contributions to F.A.S.T.
Pell Win & Lose!
🎓 PELL GRANT CHANGES COMING JULY 2026 🚀 Here's what's changing: 💪 GOOD NEWS: - Workforce Pell Grants are now available! - Short-term job training programs qualify - High-demand career fields unlocked - Real pathway to employment + funding 📝 What else is changing: - Stricter eligibility based on income - Foreign income is now counted in calculations - Scholarships may affect your eligibility ✨ The big win? You can now get federal aid for hands-on certifications, licenses & skills training in jobs that actually HIRE. No 4-year degree required! 💼 #PellGrants #StudentAid #CareerTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureReady
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FAFSA Fraud
The 2026–27 FAFSA fraud detection system, launching July 1, raises serious concerns about fairness, transparency, and equity. Many families are questioning whether this process is truly random or if factors such as ZIP code, ethnicity, age, income level, or other socioeconomic data could disproportionately impact who is flagged. Transparency matters. What data was used to define fraud risk, and were safeguards put in place to prevent bias against already vulnerable communities? Low-income families, underrepresented ethnic groups, older applicants, and those with limited access to identification already face barriers in completing FAFSA. Additional verification steps could create even greater obstacles, potentially limiting access to higher education for legitimate students. Fraud prevention is necessary, but it must be implemented fairly and without creating unintended barriers for historically marginalized populations
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2-Year Access
Join My Skool Community Financial Aid Strategy & Training 2 Years Access — $197 (2025-2027) DM-Chaynjz on Instagram for more information https://www.skool.com/fast-6776/about
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Timelines Matter Stay On Schedule...continued
- May: Commitment & Final Exams Decision Day (May 1): This is the national deadline to submit your enrollment deposit to your chosen school. Transcripts: Request that your high school send your final official transcript to your chosen college after graduation. - June – August: Transition to College Attend Orientation: Sign up for summer orientation sessions to register for classes and meet future classmates. - Finalize Paperwork: Complete housing applications, health forms, and tuition payment plans.
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Timelines Matter Stay On Schedule
March: Decisions and Comparisons - Receive Admissions Decisions - Compare Financial Aid Packages - FAFSA Now! - Prioritize FAFSA - Maintain grades and G.P.A April: Finalizing Choices - Finalize College Choice: Narrow down your list to your final choice. - Submit Housing Deposit:  - Follow Up on Admissions where are you going, no call from Admissions from the school of your choice, call them - Summer, have some fun but prepare for school start To be continued...
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Zelda Vinson
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@zelda-vinson-7346
Former VP & current Financial Aid Director (20+ yrs). Helping families navigate FAFSA, avoid mistakes, understand aid rules, and plan college funding.

Active 3d ago
Joined Feb 18, 2026
Amarillo, Texas
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