STUDENTS: If you’re planning on taking college classes during the 2022–2023 academic year, you can file your FAFSA starting TODAY - October 1, 2021. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It determines your eligibility for financial aid like grants, scholarships, and yes, even student loans. DON’T accept an offer for a student loan after you fill out the FAFSA, but DO accept any grants or scholarships you might get. That’s free money and it will help you steer clear of students loans. You can go to studentaid.gov to fill out the form. File your FAFSA as close as possible to this October 1 start date. The sooner you file, you’ll likely qualify for more scholarships, grants and other types of financial aid. If you wait too long, you’ll end up with whatever is left over after everyone else gets their aid, which might not be much. The last day to apply for FAFSA is usually on the last day of the academic year—which is June 30. So, the last day to file for the 2...