Second only to the question of where to apply to college is the question of how to pay for it. For many American students, the costs associated with college attendance can be quite prohibitive. Fortunately, there are several options to assist in covering or at least mitigating them. Hence, a savvy college student can graduate with minimal or no debt. Federal financial aid, private scholarships, and student loans are but a few tools with which…
Applying for scholarships can be a very cumbersome process. Writing essay after essay, pestering teachers/professors, coaches, and/or bosses for letters of recommendations and filling…
Financial aid is one of the biggest steps when applying for college, and it is even more important when applying to a for-profit college.…
What impact will my child’s savings have on federal student aid eligibility? If you have shifted significant resources into your children’s names to lessen…
Student loans can be a great idea for any students who don’t have enough money to pay for college on their own. Parents can…
After being accepted to a college and applying for financial aid to each specific institution, you will receive a financial aid letter in the…
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…