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8. Keep track of changes in your family's finances Be sure to communicate changes in your personal financial situation to the financial aid office. If a parent was laid off, has had a change in income, or if your family has incurred significant medical bills, talk to the financial aid office. If you need more help, MEFA also offers advice by college financing counselors at by phone at 800-449-6332, and on their website, www.mefa.org .
College loan Q&A
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College loan Q&A

Wondering how you're going to pay your college bills this year?
Tom Graf of MEFA was here to take your questions and offer solutions.

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8. Keep track of changes in your family's finances

Be sure to communicate changes in your personal financial situation to the financial aid office. If a parent was laid off, has had a change in income, or if your family has incurred significant medical bills, talk to the financial aid office.

If you need more help, MEFA also offers advice by college financing counselors at by phone at 800-449-6332, and on their website, www.mefa.org.