Financial aid deadline coming up

We posted this information a while back, but given that the deadline is a little more than a week away, we figured it bears repeating.

California's FAFSA deadline is March 2. If you've never heard of FAFSA, chances are you're not a parent of someone about to go to college. It stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It's also used to apply for aid from other sources — the state, for instance.

If you've got your taxes done, it'll be easier to get through all the questions. In any case, the FAFSA website walks you through the process. Good luck.

-- Mary MacVean