After being accepted to a college and applying for financial aid to each specific institution, you will receive a financial aid letter in the mail and/or through email that will notify you of the amount of money you qualify for. Keep in mind: if you applied for financial aid from multiple colleges or academic institutions, you will receive an award letter from each school. Financial aid awards are based off the cost of attendance and…
What is cost of attendance (COA)? This refers to the total direct and indirect costs of your education expenses for an award year. Tuition,…
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 should be able to fill the FAFSA out on the Web or pick one up at your high school guidance office, public library,…
Q: I live on a small family farm. Our gross income is about $90,000. However, after all the bills are paid we are left…
You’ve probably heard it thousands of times, middle school, and high school: A college degree is essential to be successful in most career paths.…
When you apply for federal financial aid, one of the various awards you may be offered is a federal work-study assignment. This program has…
For many students, the reason for postponing college comes down to one very simple fact — they just can’t afford it. With no scholarships…
I am hoping to apply to Williams College early, but, if I get in, I will need to see what type of financial…