4000 Miles Trek Prompts Young Cyclist Across America
Hannah Crawford, 23, of Gastonia plans a 4000 mile summer bike tour from Florida to California to raise funds for affordable housing with Bike & Build. She has raised about 2000 dollars and received a new bike as a reward from the nonprofit group. Cranford transitions from running to cycling as she prepares for the journey.
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California
Bike & Build
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FAFSA for College Aid Explained and Pitfalls to Avoid
The Gaston Gazette notes FAFSA is the free federal aid form for college while FAFSA.com and similar sites may charge. Experts say never pay for it and parents should help with the application alongside teens to supply necessary financial information.
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Fafsa.gov
Fafsa.com
Erin Daniel
Liberty Tax Service
Gastonia
Daniel
Financial aid help touted by SECU and education partners
Heather Berthrong of the State Employees Credit Union in Denver says students can seek aid from schools’ financial counselors and tax offices. SECU partners with College Foundation of NC to assist on FAFSA Day each year, this year observed on February 22.
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Heather Berthrong
State Employees Credit Union
Denver
SECU
College Foundation of
N.C
FAFSA Numbers Help Demystify Financial Aid Codes
Daniel explains that the final FAFSA figure is a school code used to tailor aid packages. He notes that the amount students worry about is not what they pay, as aid varies by college and is determined by the school.
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Daniel
Federal and state FAFSA deadlines vary for aid seekers
The federal deadline is June 30 for help with next school year while North Carolina has no set date. Filing early improves chances for financial aid. later filings risk reduced awards or no aid from colleges.
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