Why Parents or Other Adults Should Help Students (and get help for others, even themselves) to Fill Out Important Forms

The gift of applying for help whether for food stamps, jobs, health insurance even through one's state or federal programs, or for scholarships is one that can take a few people to open. The fine print and important details and deadlines can be more of a deterrent if not deal-breaker (as in NOT getting what one either is Qualified for, needing or wanting). What a drag! Many dollars are not obtained or credited to one's account (an EBT card for SNAP benefits, formerly food stamps, or scholarships for one program or year of school or for Returning Students or applicants.) Criteria can vary but unfortunately can seem more like "cry" material when one is not feeling able or energized to follow through and meet necessary requirements. Wouldn't a little Support and Guidance (and Follow though to make sure all the materials were received) be Great?! Of course it would, so why not find a friend or two (yet, competent ones will help and sometimes that means checking credentials and whether they've actually done what you are hoping they can help you with.) In terms of state or federal programs. check 211.org online to see which agencies may have some help along these lines. In terms of keeping track of your own paystubs, checks or and other forms that's best to help everyone...to be continued...