What the eff is the FAFSA?
Hearing the word FAFSA everywhere you turn in your high school halls? You may be utterly confused by what the thing is, or have heard horror stories from your parents about a big thick packet asking...
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This past October, Inside Higher Ed came out with a report on how families pay for college. The report placed the average amount that families spend on an undergraduate education per year at $26,458....
View ArticlePell Grants: A History, Explanation, and Guide
When discussing financial aid, Pell Grants are an important component of the conversation. Pell Grants have been around since the ‘70s, and give financial aid grants to undergraduate students of...
View ArticleFAFSA Renewal: What You Have to do to Apply Your Second Year of College
Filling out your FAFSA application for the first time last year may have been tough, but we promise, it gets easier. When it’s time to renew your financial aid application, some things are the same,...
View ArticleBreaking Down Financial Aid for Adult Learners
Let’s cut to the chase—college is expensive. The decision to go to school as an adult generally comes with a heightened concern of paying for it, especially if you’re also balancing a mortgage,...
View Article9 Insider Tips for Mastering the College Admissions Process, Part 1
This is part 1 of a 2-part series on 9 Insider Tips for Mastering the College Admissions Process. Getting noticed and accepted by the college or university of your dreams is the end goal of all...
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This is part 2 of a 2-part series on 9 Insider Tips for Mastering the College Admissions Process. Related: 9 Insider Tips for Mastering the College Admissions Process, Part 1 How do colleges weigh...
View Article15 Ways to Save Money While Going to College
We all know how expensive college can be. From tuition and fees to books and meals, it seems as though there is never enough money to fund your education. Although challenging, saving money while in...
View ArticleConsiderations for Choosing the Right College for You
Let’s face it—college is a big expense. And with any big expense, you want to make sure you’re making the right choice. To help break down the overwhelming task of choosing a college, we spoke with...
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