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12 FAFSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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What Andy covers in 12 FAFSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.
The FAFSA looks like a simple form. It isn't. Small mistakes can quietly cost you need-based aid AND merit scholarships.
The 12 Mistakes
The FAFSA errors Andy and Pearl see families make every single year, including a few that look harmless and cost thousands.
How to Avoid Each One
What to do instead, step by step, so you don't leave money on the table.
The "We Make Too Much" Trap
Why higher-income families should often file anyway. Some colleges won't consider your child for MERIT money unless you do.
Live Q&A
Bring your FAFSA questions. Andy answers them live in the chat.
Stay to the end.
Andy has a special offer at the end of the class for families who'd rather have his team handle the financial aid forms for them. Can't make it live? Stay registered and you'll get the replay.
Bring your spouse.
If your spouse is part of these decisions, Andy urges you to have them attend too. That way you don't have to explain everything afterward, and you're both on the same page when it matters.
What families are saying about working with Andy
"We cannot say enough great things about Andy and the whole team at Lockwood College Prep. We used their services for my daughter graduating this June and headed to her #1 choice Boston College business school. Andy helped us every step along the way from strategic summer planning, high school course selection, and the entire application process. His tutor was incredible and my daughter went from a 29 on her first ACT to a 35 in a single test."
"Andy and Pearl at Lockwood College Prep are absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, they support you every step of the way and make the entire college application process feel smooth, organized, and stress-free. They help with every single form and document from start to finish, making sure nothing is missed and that everything is done perfectly and on time. They genuinely treat every student's future like their own priority."
"We have been using Lockwood College Prep for years for our daughter, Isabella, and couldn't be happier. Andy, Pearl, Christine, Matteo and their other staff have prepped our daughter from the college essay prompts, SAT test prepping, college applications, CSS profile and FAFSA for each year she's been in school. They take care of everything!!!!! Thanks to them, our daughter was admitted to all of the colleges she applied to and with great scholarship packages."
"Highly recommend Lockwood College Prep. As parents who are both self employed they helped navigate the intricacies of FAFSA. Pearl and Andy are very informative and attentive. Thank you for all your assistance."
"Team Lockwood really helped us out with the CSS and the FAFSA. We watched all of the videos included in the CSS package as well as the free zoom webinars. Our child enjoyed a great admissions outcome based on the insights we learned from Andy and Pearl. Everyone going through this stressful process should incorporate Lockwood College Prep in their admissions toolkit!"
"We are in the beginning stages of our relationship with them but everything has gone just as they promised. They are honest, open and engaging. I look forward to going through the process and saving us a ton of money with the arduous task of applying for financial aid. I am in great hands and I look forward to what lies ahead. This company is top-notch."
"Working with Lockwood College Prep over the past six years has been one of the best decisions my wife and I have made. They handled the financial aid process for both of our college-aged children and consistently delivered the absolute best FA deals year after year. They even helped us draft and submit appeal letters, which secured us even better aid packages. Outstanding service, deep expertise, and a pleasure to work with."
"Andy, Pearl, and the entire Lockwood College Prep team are true professionals that know this process inside and out. From the essay, application process, career clarifier prep, and financial forms, we would have never been able to navigate this insane process without Lockwood! My daughter was accepted to several top schools of her choice and decided to attend Villanova - again would not have been possible without their guidance! 1000% recommend Lockwood."
"Lockwood is worth every penny!! Even if you just use them to do your FAFSA each year. It is a full time job to do it on your own. Couldn't recommend them more strongly!!"
"Only those that accept what they don't know will have the peace of mind knowing Andy and Crew will guide and support them with great advice. Did we shop others before hiring Lockwood? Yes. Our experience included national big companies, regional players and the local talent. My only advice is this: national companies often swap out the person assigned to your kid, that may derail them. Lockwood is the real deal."
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12 FAFSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Thursday, October 1 at 7:15 PM Eastern. Show up live, bring your questions, and file with confidence.
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