As college costs have risen, financial aid at most colleges hasn't kept up, leaving students to make up the difference with loans. According to Peterson's, the average college only provides…
Read article: The 10 Colleges With the Most Generous Financial AidIt's FAFSA season--and if you haven't completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, now's the time to do it. This new infographic from CampusLogic shows some interesting facts about…
Read article: 10 FAFSA Facts Visualized [Infographic]It's a common myth that financial aid is only for low-income students, and if you make too much money, you have no chance of receiving financial aid. But according to…
Read article: Yes, middle class students do get financial aidWhile college is extremely expensive, there's a lot of free money out there going unclaimed. In fact, according to a new analysis by NerdScholar, U.S. high school graduates left over…
Read article: Students miss out on $2.9 billion for collegeApplying for financial aid can get confusing. It can be difficult for families to keep track of all the different types of financial aid available, from grants to student loans.…
Read article: Infographic: Navigating the financial aid processIf you have a child in college this coming year, it's time to start filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. When completing the application,…
Read article: Don’t make these 6 common FAFSA mistakesHow that January 1 has come and gone, it's time for college-bound families to start filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The video below from Censtible…
Read article: What is the FAFSA and how does it work?While the government claims to be working to make college more affordable for students, actions speak louder than words. The House of Representatives voted last week to cut $303 million…
Read article: Lawmakers vote to cut $303 million from Pell Grant programGiven the consistent rise in the cost of college over the past two decades, it's no secret that student loan borrowing and student debt are at all-time highs. As you…
Read article: Affluent students borrowing for college at higher ratesReducing college costs doesn't just happen once the kids have already been accepted. Planning early is the best way to reduce your college costs later on. In this video from…
Read article: 5 ways to reduce college costs while kids are still in high school