🎓 Financial Aid Services - Everything You Need to Know

30-45 mins

$ varies

Remote or Mobile

NNA/NTH Certified

E&O Insured

At Very Busy Bees, we take the confusion out of paying for college. Whether you're just starting the FAFSA, need to correct or appeal an award, or want strategic guidance on reducing student debt, we’re here to help — with expert, one-on-one support.

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✅ What You’ll Need for Your Appointment​ - Please have the following ready based on your service needs:

For FAFSA Preparation & Submission:

• FSA ID (for student and one parent — create at studentaid.gov at least 3 days before your session)

• Social Security Numbers for student and parent(s)

• Driver’s licenses or state IDs (if applicable)

• 2023 tax returns and W-2s for student and parent(s)

• Records of untaxed income, assets, or savings

• List of schools to send FAFSA to

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For FAFSA Corrections & Appeals:

• Copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)

• Award letter from the college or university

• Documentation supporting your correction or appeal (loss of income, family changes, etc.)

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For College Financial Planning:

• College(s) of interest

• Estimated aid offers, tuition costs, and other financial data (if available)

• General household budget or financial goals

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🔎 What You Need to Know Before Your Appointment

• Appointments are typically 45–60 minutes. Some may include follow-up or require additional documentation.

• FAFSA sessions are interactive — you’ll complete the FAFSA live with a financial aid professional, reducing errors and increasing eligibility for grants, aid, and scholarships.

• Corrections and appeals may take additional time depending on documentation and school deadlines.

• Our role is to help you understand, complete, and optimize your financial aid process — not to guarantee funding decisions, which are made by the schools and federal agencies.

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🗂️ What’s Included in Your Appointment

• Expert-led FAFSA prep and live submission

• FAFSA updates, corrections, and professional judgment appeal support

• Customized financial aid strategy session

• Answers to your specific questions about loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships

• Optional add-on: written financial aid appeal letter drafting (fee applies)

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📍 Appointment Logistics

Virtual Sessions Only (via Zoom or Secure Video)

• A video link will be sent 24 hours before your appointment

• Document upload instructions provided via secure client portal

• Sessions available for students nationwide

Parents and students should plan to attend together, if possible.

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📅 Booking & Peak Season Notes

We serve families year-round, with peak demand from October to March.
Early FAFSA submission improves your chances of receiving the maximum aid — book now to stay ahead!

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💬 Questions Before You Book?

Not sure which service you need? Need help getting your FSA ID or documents together?
We’re happy to help. Reach out before booking and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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