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Here are some student loan acronyms to help you understand student loan terminology
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Student Loan Acronyms You Need to Know

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Planning for college finances can be tricky enough, even without all the letter-scrambling acronyms thrown into the mix.  Between the jargon and complicated questions, we understand why financial aid can be so difficult. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of common student loan acronyms to help break things down a bit, and make the …
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When and Where to Apply for Scholarships?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you need help paying for college, you should definitely apply for scholarships. But scholarship applications come with a deadline. If you miss those deadlines, you miss your chance of getting free money that will help reduce your college bills. So, when and where should you apply for scholarships? The short of it: whenever you …
All these acronyms can get confusing, so here's our college dictionary
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College Dictionary: Acronyms You’ll Come Across

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Acronyms are a huge part of our every day lives. For example, we use them to abbreviate phrases. We use them to send quick texts and emails. We even use them to classify certain things! However, some acronyms are hard to figure out. For example, you know what FYI is. But what about EFC? Don’t …
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Social Security Disability Benefits for College Students

By Disability Benefits HelpLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s one common misconception about the rules attached to Social Security Administration (SSA). People assume disability programs do not allow disabled individuals and / or their families to save for college. It is true that certain programs impose restrictions on earnings and assets. But, there are ways for you to save for college without losing …
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What’s the Difference Between a Full-Ride and a Full-Tuition Scholarship?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
They both sound pretty good, right? Oftentimes students use full-ride and full-tuition interchangeably. Thus, their definitions have gotten a little muddled over the years. Let’s start with the more commonly known of the two: the full-ride scholarship. Full-Ride A full-ride scholarship is an award that covers the entire cost of college. That includes tuition, room …
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What Exactly is a Full-Ride College Scholarship? Should I Bother Applying?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many students dream of receiving a full-ride scholarship in order to pay for their college education. In essence, a full-ride scholarship is an award that fully pays for a student’s time at college—including tuition, room and board, other fees, books and materials, and sometimes even living expenses and study abroad costs. A full-ride scholarship seems …
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5 Myths About the FAFSA

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA, is one of the most vital steps in the college application process, and one that nearly every student will have to go through. Depending on your personality and approach to work, the FAFSA process may be exciting, or, for some, a dreaded …
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How Many College Students Receive Financial Aid?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
When students leave their homes and go off to college, there are enough things at play without having to worry about personal financial trouble. In response to the growing number of students who are unable to pay their tuition in full without some sort of assistance, the number of financial aid grants has grown. Thus, …