If you apply for financial aid you get an award letter of a college’s offer of financial assistance. Here’s a guide to understanding what that package means.
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College is expensive, but two educational tax benefits can help U.S. students offset the cost of college by reducing their or their parents’ tax obligations.
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There are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college, especially if they will be turning 18.
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Money should never stop anyone from attending college! College can be expensive, learn about resources available to help you and your family pay for college.
With one year of college costing over $60,000 at many schools, even the most affluent families become grateful for scholarship help. Here’s what to do.
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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based aid. Learn here how it is used in determining financial aid.
The bulk of college financial aid money comes from the federal government. About 240 institutions, however, use an additional form: the CSS Profile.
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Because of agreements developed between some states, many out-of-state students pay tuition at the same or only slightly higher rate than in-state residents.
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The FAFSA Simplification Act of 2021 brings a slew of changes to the FAFSA that will begin with the 2022-23 application cycle. Here’s the information you need.
Why hire a college admissions consultant? The college process can be stressful for families with all the talk of acceptances […]
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