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File quick! FAFSA is here!

File quick! FAFSA is here!

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 4, 2019

October 1 has passed and the FAFSA is now open for the 2020-2021 academic year.  With classes and homework, you might’ve forgotten about free federal aid, but the Spinnaker has your back. Here are...

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One-Stop

One-Stop life hacks for incoming freshmen

Courtney Green Jul 12, 2019

Many students privately express frustration with their university’s financial aid department, no matter what university it might be. So how can you make One-Stop actually one stop? Here are some tips...

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The FAFSA application for the 2019-2020 school year is open and includes a new app

Jessica May Oct 1, 2018

The gates have been opened on Oct. 1 for students to apply for the Free Application For Student Aid for the 2019-2020 academic year, but this time it comes with a twist. This year, FAFSA introduced...

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New federal payment program may impact students’ monetary freedom

Sam Chaney Apr 3, 2018

You may want to reconsider how you allocate your funds if you’re a student who usually relies on receiving a Federal Student Aid loan refund because new restrictions on how you spend your money may...

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Computer error announces refunds students won’t receive

Cassidy Alexander Dec 22, 2016

Approximately 100 students were informed they would be receiving financial aid refunds because of a computer error this week. Anissa Agne, Director of Financial Aid, stated UNF officials were running...

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Patty Klocko is a recent UNF graduate who used GoFundMe to help raise money for a summer class. Klocko is one a many students across the country who are turning to crowdfunding to help pay for their education. 

Photo courtesy Patty Klocko

Students turn to crowdfunding to cover rising cost of college

Cassidy Alexander Sep 15, 2015
As the cost of attending college continues to grow, some UNF students have turned to crowdfunding to help stay afloat.
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Opinion: UNF student callers work hard, gain results

Opinion: UNF student callers work hard, gain results

Cassidy Alexander Jul 29, 2014
UNF student callers work diligently when they call alumni nightly in order to get donations for the university, which go toward more things than you might expect--financial aid, and other student resources. Compared to other universities of its size, UNF does well with its contributions from alumni.
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Bright Futures requirement to submit FAFSA changed

Noor Ashouri May 30, 2013

In high school Ms. Porubski, told Grechen Fields there was a way to get “free money” for college. The way was FAFSA. But this “free money” did not come at a small cost. Fields spent about...

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Staying smart on student loans helps deter from debt after graduation

Bonnie Mulqueen Aug 20, 2012
Anissa Agne, the director of student financial aid at UNF, gives tips on how to dodge debt after graduation.
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Board of Trustees approves tuition increase, enhancement fee

Spinnaker May 28, 2010
The Board of Trustees approved an increase in tuition fees Thursday, as well as an academic enhancement fee.
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Editorial: Palin resignation raises eyebrows

Spinnaker Jul 24, 2009

It’s not me, it’s you, explained Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Ala., throughout the 2,610 words of her resignation speech, while “passing the ball” to Sean Parnell. The dominant reason for her resignation...

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Photo Gallery: Palin's Road to Victory rally

Spinnaker Oct 8, 2008
Sarah Palin's Road to Victory rally speech in Jacksonville, Fl on Oct. 7.
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