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Scholarships, Loans, Financial Aid & the FAFSA

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There are many types of student financial aid for college, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, and it can be earned at the federal, state, or institution level. For more information on college costs and financial aid, check out the links and articles below.

College Scholarship Search - Free Scholarship Info

College is expensive, but you can find ways to make it affordable — it just takes research. There are college scholarships for just about everything...

College Scholarships: Increase Your Chances of Winning

Think you have to be the star quarterback or have straight A's to get a college scholarship? Think again. The reality is that there are huge numbers of...

The PSAT/NMSQT: Gateway to College Scholarships

Every year, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) awards college scholarships to more than 10,500 students -- and if you’ve got the right stuff,...

College Scholarships
Federal Student Aid for Online Learning Programs

Pursuing a certificate or degree can cost a lot of money, but it's usually money well spent. On average, people with undergraduate and graduate degrees...

How Federal Student Aid Eligibility is Calculated by the Government

The Federal Methodology (FM) is the formula used by the federal government to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for a Federal Pell Grant,...

EFC Calculator Helps Estimate Your Expected Family Contribution

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is how much you'll be expected to contribute to college costs, and it helps determine how much financial need you...

Federal Student Aid

CSS Profile Tips

One of the first things you should do after deciding to apply for financial assistance is to check the aid section of the college’s admission material....

FAFSA Rules: You Can't Win If You Don't Play

What is meant by "You can't win if you don't play"? Simply put, if you want a financial aid award from the federal or state government, you must submit...

After the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE: Tips for Considering your Financial Aid Packages

You carefully filled out your FAFSA application and completed the CSS PROFILE. After you sent each financial aid application off to be processed and evaluated,...

FAFSA
College Financial Aid Assistance for Students with Disabilities

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), your access to vocational rehabilitation and educational opportunities is guaranteed. So, in addition...

State-Sponsored College Financial Aid Programs

When researching college financial aid, you want to consider all of your options. That includes financial aid opportunities close to home. There are some...

College Financial Aid from State Higher Education Agencies

When researching college financial aid, don't forget to look close to home. For opportunities in your area, a great place to start is your state's higher...

State Financial Aid

Financial Aid Countdown: Tips for Every Family

When it comes to financial aid, the most important thing you can do is get a head start. The following tips will help you get results. Apply for financial...

Financial Aid Q & A: Special Situations

These questions and answers from students in particular circumstances may provide helpful financial aid information for your own situation. Assets...

Top Ten Financial Aid Tips for Parents

Looking for financial aid to help foot the tuition bill? Follow these 10 tips to help you secure the funding help you need and remember — don't wait until...

Student Financial Aid for College
Getting ROTC Scholarships for College

Scores of incoming students are unaware that the military is a source of financial aid to the tune of about $1 billion each year. The military provides...

Military Veterans Scholarships and Education Benefits Programs

For many students, the reason for postponing college comes down to one very simple fact — they just can't afford it. With no scholarships or grants, and...

Scholarships and Other Education Benefits for Dependents of Military Veterans

If you have experienced the heartache of losing your spouse or parent during the course of their military service, or if they have suffered permanent disability,...

ROTC Colleges & Military Financial Aid

Residency: Its Impact on Tuition Price and College Financial Aid

Let's say you live in Wisconsin but you want to go to school in Hawaii so you can work on your surfing skills. You went online to check out tuition and...

College Financial Aid: The Financial Aid Award Letter

You just received four financial aid award letters. Now it’s time to do an analysis of each and decide which one works best for you. Who is willing to...

Ask the Experts: College Financial Aid

Read actual questions from students about college financial aid and see answers and advice from college planning and admissions experts...

College Financial Aid
The World of Private Student Loans: Alternative Financing Options

For many families today, regular financial aid programs come up short in meeting the tuition bill each semester. Rather than using savings, many families...

Financial Aid and College Loan Questions and Answers: Borrowing

Here are some commonly asked questions about college loan information, including Stafford loans, borrowing amounts for loans, and the availability of PLUS...

Dealing with Change in the College Loan Business

As the loan world continues to evolve, rules regarding federal student loans, private student loans, and interest rates will change. You will likely see...

College Loan Types

College Financial Planning Calculator

When it comes to saving for college, it pays to plan ahead. The College Financial Planning Calculator available in Peterson's StudentEdge helps you estimate...

State Tax Breaks for 529 Plan Contributions

Looking for a way to shave your tax bill? Nearly every state in the union that has a state income tax now offers a tax deduction if you're contributing...

The 529 Plan Provides Several Options to Save for College

As college costs continue to be a significant issue when choosing which school to attend, you may reach for the panic button when you ponder how on earth...

College Savings Plan
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