Knowing the facts about financial aid can help college-bound students select a best fit school.

As students kick their college search into high gear this fall, NACAC encourages you to share your wisdom via Twitter.

Contribute your top tips using #FinAid101 and follow the hashtag to see advice submitted by colleagues from across the country.

Want to participate but looking for inspiration? Check out NACAC’s financial aid resources, including:

• NEW PowerPoint! Financial Aid Basics: What Students & Families Need to Know
• Student/Parent Brochure: Financial Aid…in 7 Easy Steps
• Web Resource: Paying for College

Top tweets from the #FinAid101 social media campaign will be featured on the Admitted blog.

Admitted writer/editor Mary Stegmeir welcomes additional comments and story ideas at mstegmeir@nacacnet.org.