The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available at https://fafsa.ed.gov. This application may be used for students attending college in the 2017-18 school year. In order to…
Read article: FAFSA Available Now: Fill it out ASAP!Chart: U.S. Department of Education, NCES
We write often about the importance of applying for financial aid, even if you don't think you're qualified to receive it. But a new study from the National Center for…
Read article: 1 in 5 students don’t apply for financial aidWhile it’s no secret that college costs are rising, financial aid has been increasing too, providing more opportunities for students to take advantage of discounts at expensive private colleges, MONEY…
Read article: Private colleges offer record-high tuition discountsGraphic: Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov)
In order to compare financial aid awards from different colleges, you need to be able to understand the different out-of-pocket costs for each college--the total cost you'll have to pay…
Read article: How to calculate and pay out-of-pocket college costsWe write often about the necessity of making college more affordable in order to minimize student debt. One of the best ways to reduce your college costs is through private scholarships. They…
Read article: Podcast: How to win private scholarships for collegeYour student loan debt can affect your credit, which affects whether you'll be able to buy a car, house or take out a loan in the future. But a new…
Read article: What you need to know before taking out student loansWith college costs higher than ever before, and families taking on more debt to pay for college, some students have sought alternative routes to finance their education. Some students are…
Read article: Treating students as stocks, investors front college tuitionSource: U.S. Department of Education
We reported earlier this year how students and parents were required to create an FSA ID in order to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year and…
Read article: Parents, students face issues completing FAFSA with new FSA IDThere are many factors that determine financial aid eligibility, and it can be difficult to know how much aid you'll get before you apply. With college being such a large…
Read article: How to get the most financial aid possibleMany college-bound students and parents ask us what they should be doing throughout the year to get ready for applying for college and financial aid. This handy timeline from The…
Read article: Financial aid timeline for high school seniors
