Many parents want to help their children pay for college, but when the tuition bill comes due they’re short on funds. One option to fill in the gap is the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan program. These loans are administered by the U.S. Department of Education and are...
As your college offers begin to roll in, you will start getting financial aid award letters as well. You may notice a couple of things: The award letters all look different. And they’re all a bit confusing. It’s not you. The information on financial aid award...
Are you or your parents worried about filling out the FAFSA? We get it. The FAFSA asks for a lot of private information. Families with members who are undocumented may be scared to fill out this federal form. Or maybe your parents believe that filling out the FAFSA...
Looking at your college financial aid offers and wondering about the list of loans you are seeing? Schools almost always offer government-backed loans to students to help pay for tuition and living expenses. They can make college possible if you don’t have a lot of...
Scholarships can help you pay for your college education. But how do you find scholarships that you have a real chance of getting? First, work with adults who know the scholarship scene. Then cast a wide net to find donors who are looking for someone exactly like...
Does the Expected Family Contribution in your Student Aid Report look too high? Does your EFC inaccurately reflect your current financial circumstances? This can happen. The FAFSA relies on two-year-old tax information. Or your family may be facing big expenses that...
Are you interested in a school but concerned you may not get enough financial help? Uncomfortable talking about money or your family’s finances? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Take a deep breath and reach out to your college’s financial aid office. Talking...
Have you completed your FAFSA? Congratulations! But you’re not quite done yet. Your next step is to look for your federal Student Aid Report. This document, commonly known as a SAR, is sent to you after you complete your FAFSA. Your Student Aid Report contains several...
Are you starting your FAFSA and feeling overwhelmed? Stuck on a FAFSA question? There is plenty of help to get you unstuck and get the job done. Of course, we recommend you read our FAFSA: How-To Guide for High School Students first! You’ll learn everything you need...
Looking at colleges and seeing eye-popping tuition fees? It is important to understand that many students pay less than the advertised price. Colleges offer scholarships and other kinds of aid to help offset the cost of tuition, but some are more generous than others....
