Scholarships, Loans, Financial Aid & the FAFSA

Here is a glossary of financial aid terms, starting with the letters F through M, that you may not be familiar with but may be interested in learning...

Here are definitions for some common financial aid terms beginning with the letters N through Z, so that you can become more familiar with the terms...

The financial aid process often seems to have a language of its own. Here are some key terms beginning with the letters A through E and their definitions...

Many students know about the FAFSA and other sources of financial aid from the federal government, but there are also ways to obtain financial aid for...

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

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

Beyond GI Bill assistance, there are additional education benefits and scholarships available for veterans of active military service. You may or may not...

Whether you’ve been discharged from the military or you’ve never been in the service, recent recruitment efforts offer new educational incentives...

If you've gone through ROTC or served in the military, there are some special avenues of financial aid available to you that you'll want to be certain...

Federal student aid is a great resource for helping to make your college education dreams come true, and it's important that you understand how to apply...

Work-study opportunities won't pay for everything, but they can take a bite out of your school bill and offer you an opportunity to gain valuable experience....

When it comes to federal financial aid, however, the word "independent" is used a little differently....

Plenty of financial aid is available out there, and a lot of it can come from the federal government. The FAFSA is your pathway into receiving some portion...

There's a lot of federal money available to help you pay for school, but you can't be considered for any of it until you complete a Free Application for...

When determining a student's eligibility for a financial aid award, each college makes its own determination about using only the Free Application for...

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

If you take the PSAT/NMSQT in October of your junior year, you'll know by the following April if you stand apart from the pack. As a top scorer, you may...

Scholarships can be a great way to make some money towards your college education by doing whatever it is that you're good at, whether it's academics,...

Going to college is going to cost a lot of money, and to deal with those costs, students and parents may want to create college savings plans ahead of...

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...

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...

One option for helping to pay for your higher education is to pursue a college loan. This isn't always the right option, but it can be a good alternative...

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

Student loan debt—whether from federal or private student loans—is often a reality for students who are pursuing a higher education....

Earning financial aid for college can make the difference for being able to attend the college of your choice. You'll want to make sure that you've undertaken...

There are legitimate reasons why public universities charge higher tuition to students from out of state....

Trying to compare one financial aid award letter to another can be daunting and even a bit confusing. Peterson's makes it easier by allowing you to compare...