alanthompson1984

Yes. I used them and posted my feedback on using the service as anyone would as a word of advice, but everyone seems to think when one offers their own personal advice on something or post something of relevance to the web then its a scam or advertisment. I was simply offering my take on having assistance with filing out the form. YES. You can do it for free. YES. You can do your taxes for free. YES. You can clean your own car. YES. You can clean your own house. But there are times when you need assistance and help, and in this case, I found the extra guidance worthwhile by being able to speak to someone who could help me process the form. Sometimes going through the government sites/institutions take time and extra energy. For those who have done it on their own and feel its easy enough, great. But I don't think that means you automatically need to condemn and judge others who may wish to try other means. Secondly, if I was strictly out to promote XYZ business, I highly doubt I would have simply posted a simple message here at thegradecafe.com or one posting on DIGG. Like I said, I just recently had my FAFSA processed through them, I liked having the help, and was just passing on my experience. No conspiracy theory. sheesh.

Yellow, yes you can fill it out free. But if you are crunche for time, work two jobs and got a lot going on, sometimes it pays to have those who can really take care of the details for you take care of it. Like I said, you can do your own taxes too or you can go to such places as HR. Its to each his own. I just offered my experience and wasn't looking to start a flame war. Just passing on my experience I had this week. You may find it easy but there were several reasons why I chose to have a third-party do it. I wanted to make sure I didn't make any mistakes given its so close to the deadline and they took care of the finer details to make sure I didn't screw up my submission. For those who are filing, FREE or if you PAY...again to each his own, do whatever you feel comfortable, but make sure to follow these tips that sum up nicely the process and what you need to look for: http://www.distance-education.org/Artic ... SA-55.html

Actually my bad when updating my profile since I just completed my bachelors and moving on to graduate program at USC. Like I said I've been a litle pre-occupied with preparing for my loan grants and getting FAFSA taken care of. I simply provided the info since I came across it as of this week and deadlines are up in CA as March rolls around. Yes you can totally fill it out for free at the government site. And you can stand in line at the DMV without an appointment. For those of us who are pressed for time, its helpful to have services available to take care of the FAFSA process. I also checked out FAFSA.COM and other sources. So not to show any bias, yah you can go to the government site at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or you can go to any of the other services. Its just like filing out your tax form. You can do it yourself or you can have assistance. Just passing on the advice. Thx Alan

Hey everyone. I know this time of year is hectic trying to meet deadlines. FAFSA form isn't what I call a walk in the park. I think I can fill up a uHaul with all my forms, applications, and paperwork required for admissions and other government loans. I'd like to know why they make it so difficult. I had read Obama wants to streamline a lot of this. Hopefully. I was looking around to get my FAFSA form processed and done correctly and I used [website]. They were really good so for those who are in need of the assistance.