Infographic: Federal Student Aid (StudentAid.gov)
The FAFSA is available now at fafsa.gov for students attending college in 2017-18. Because of its earlier availability (it usually isn't available until January 1), the Department of Federal Student…
Read article: How to transfer your tax information into the FAFSAWe’ve written previously about how college overall has gotten more expensive, and even though financial aid has reached record levels, it still hasn’t been enough to make up the difference…
Read article: Even community colleges are getting less affordable, study showsWhile 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 costsIn an era of sky-high college costs, it's extremely important to consider a college's ROI before committing to potentially take out tens--or even hundreds--of thousands of dollars in student loans…
Read article: The 10 colleges that add the most valueSo you’ve been accepted to your dream school. The only problem is, there’s no way you’ll be able to afford to attend based on the financial aid package you have…
Read article: How to negotiate for more financial aid
