Scholarships 101: Finding and Applying for Financial Assistance
Applying to college and getting accepted – that’s the fun part. Realizing the cost of said college – that’s the not-so-fun part.
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Breaking Down Your Financial Aid Award
There’s a LOT to think about when you’re going off to college, ranging from the fun things, like how you’ll decorate your residence hall room and who your roommate will be, to the more administrative tasks, like setting up meal plans and ...
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The Latest FAFSA Changes: How They Impact Your Financial Aid
Some things are inevitable, like filing taxes, Thanos, and changes to government processes, like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA. But unlike facing Thanos, these FAFSA changes should make things easier for ...
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How to Avoid College Scholarships and Grants Scams
Applying for college scholarships and financial aid can be overwhelming. There are so many different websites to comb through, and it feels like there are an infinite number of scholarships and grants to apply for. Scammers take advantage ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Cutting Your College Costs
Make no bones about it — the college experience can be expensive. With student loan debt at an all-time high, cutting college costs is essential. Luckily, there are clear-cut strategies future and current students can implement to mitigate ...
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How Much College Debt is Too Much?
Every year, student loan debt climbs further into the stratosphere, burdening students and their families long after graduation. Yet it’s increasingly difficult to attend college without borrowing to pay for it. So, how much college debt ...
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Why You Should Consider Financial Fit in Choosing a College
When you first start your college search, you’ll probably hear a lot about “finding the right fit.” From campus size to majors offered to activities available, there are a number of factors that contribute to an ideal college experience. ...
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Top Ways to Find College Scholarships (for Free)
Does the thought of student loan debt make you break out in a cold sweat? Are you counting dollar signs at night instead of sheep? College isn’t getting any cheaper. However, you can make it more affordable by earning college scholarships.
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How to Stand Out in Your Scholarship Applications
Trying to find free money for college? Good luck with that. Advice is just about the only thing you’ll get for free. Almost everything else will cost you time and sweat equity. Here’s some advice that’s worth taking: Learning how to stand ...
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How to Get College Scholarships While You're Still in High School
Think you need to wait until senior year to start applying for scholarships? Think again! If you know where to look, there are, quite literally, millions of scholarship dollars available to students in grades 9-12. Our roundup shows you ...
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