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financial aid

A Parent’s Guide for FAFSA

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the single most important tool to help in providing student aid and helping reduce the cost of college. All students AND their parents must file this form in order for the student to benefit from free and low-cost federal financial aid. College is expensive and even …
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scholarship search & applications

How Can I Find Merit Scholarships?

Merit scholarships award students who are accomplished in specific fields such as academics, sports, or an extracurricular activity. Sponsors assess solely on their achievements in a specific field. Not typically taken into consideration is financial status or need. If you’ve achieved a high level of proficiency in any field, think of this as a reward …
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student loans

The 6 Main Steps To Apply For Federal Student Loans

College fees have increased a lot over the past few years; most families need a little bit of financial help to cover the costs. Statistics show that most students who attend college have borrowed money to cover part of their college tuition. When it comes to student loans, it’s vital to know your options and …
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questions & answers

Are There Graduate School Scholarships?

Are you planning on attending graduate school after you earn your Bachelor’s? You may be wondering about how you’re going to pay for the degree. Student loans are one way, of course, but they shouldn’t be your first option. Believe it or not, there are graduate school scholarships too! Here’s what you need to know! …
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student loans

Student Loan News: US Cracking Down on Delinquent Student Loans

While student loans can certainly fill the funding gap and help students pay for college, they come with a host of challenges. Student loans always seem to be in the news—from massive national student loan debt to proposed programs to try and tackle the issue. In current student loan news, the government is increasing its …
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student loans

Ways To Keep Your Loan Repayment Plan Organized

By the time you graduate, you may have a few loans with different monthly payments and deadlines. Keeping track of all these dates and amounts can be more stressful than you may imagine. Missing a payment could put you at risk for default, which would then damage your credit score. The only way to prevent …
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scholarship search & applications

10 Study Abroad Scholarships + How to Find More to Secure Your Journey

Studying abroad is an enlightening and exciting experience, one that many college students look forward to. However, the high cost deters many students from even applying to travel abroad. Fortunately, there are several study abroad scholarships that offer full or partial free funding if you meet their requirements. This study abroad scholarship money can cover …
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questions & answers

Why Does College Cost So Much?

One of the first things to pop up in a conversation about college is the price. Why does college cost so much? Is there any way to graduate without paying an arm and a leg? Or being buried in debt? Let’s break down why the price tag is so expensive, and then consider ways to …
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Are There Scholarships For College Students?

As a high school student you probably spent a lot of time looking for scholarships. They’re the best way to pay for college, after all, and can offset your higher education expenses. The more you earn in scholarships, the less you have to pay out of pocket or take out in student loans. So why …

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