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What Is Tuition Assistance?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 12, 2024
Tuition assistance programs are employer or organization sponsored programs that help students pay for college. They can be a great way to upskill employees while also increasing job satisfaction, pay, and opportunities for both the employer and the employee. Below, we cover what you need to know about tuition assistance and how you might be …
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Can A Scholarship Expire?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When applying for a scholarship (or after you’ve been awarded one), it’s important to understand how their specific terms and how they work. One question you might be asking yourself is “Can they expire?” Here’s what you need to know about expiration dates and your scholarship: Can They Expire? Some students who win scholarships wonder …
Are scholarships taxable income?
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Are Scholarships Considered Taxable Income?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Money always seems to be fraught with complications. Who wants to worry about taxes while figuring out financial aid and how to pay for your college education. Hopefully, this article will help clarify and simplify some questions you may have. So, are scholarships taxable income? It depends on what you use their funds for. Tuition …
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Can a Student Receive Both Merit-Based and Need-Based Aid?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
While you’re applying to financial aid, you may come across need-based and merit-based aid. What do those two terms mean though? Need-based aid is awarded on the basis of financial need. Students can (and should) file the FAFSA to discover need-based award opportunities. Those come in the forms of scholarships, grants, work studies, and loans. …
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Is There Any Way To Guarantee That We Can Get A College Scholarship?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it comes to college scholarships, there are no 100% guarantees as schools take into consideration several factors before they make any decision. However, there is one thing you can do to boost your chances significantly—get good grades. It’s true—while colleges across the U.S. offer scholarships for accomplishments in areas that range from athletics and …
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Why Do Some Scholarships Require Interviews?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
No two scholarships are quite the same. In fact, it is all the varying scholarships available to students that make them so accessible. From need-based scholarships to random scholarships designated only by a student’s skillset and values, students have plenty of scholarships to choose from. There is a scholarship-or three-for every student, but it is …
Who qualifies for financial aid?
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Who Can Qualify for Federal Student Financial Aid?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did you know the biggest sponsor of scholarships and grants is actually the federal government? Or that they offer student loans with adaptable repayment plans? In fact, utilizing the government’s student aid is one of the best ways to help pay for college! Their student aid programs include grants, work-study funds, and student loans. But …

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