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Why are financial aid deadlines so important?

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Host: Why are financial aid deadlines so important?

Brad Barnett: Financial aid deadlines are extremely important because for a lot of the programmes we administer, there is only so much money. Unfortunately there s not enough money to give every one who qualifies financially an award. So for a lot of us, we have to establish priority deadlines or dates. So the earlier you get an application in, sometimes can increase your chances to receive a specific type of financial aid award. So don t miss that date.

Expert: Brad Barnett

Brad received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Arkansas University, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Business. He furthered his education by graduating from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, specializing in Mental Health. He has been involved in the financial aid and/or rehabilitation More »