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- How many scholarships and grants can I receive?
Grants and scholarships can help students offset the cost of college. But how many scholarships and grants can you actually apply for and receive?
- Grad PLUS loans versus private student loans
Grad PLUS loans and private student loans can help fund your education for graduate or professional school, but there’s a lot to consider about them.
- Changes to the upcoming FAFSA® for the 2024-25 School year
There are changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA® that resulted from the FAFSA® Simplification Act. One of the changes is how many questions are on the application.
- What’s the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC)?
The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) is a partially refundable tax credit for undergraduate college education expenses.
- How to make FAFSA® corrections
After submitting your FAFSA® you may notice mistakes that require corrections. If this happens, there are certain steps to take.
- How do I accept financial aid?
Receiving a financial aid offer isn’t the same as accepting financial aid. Here are some things to know about formally accepting a financial aid package.
- Is there child care assistance for student parents?
There are federal and state child care assistance programs for qualified student parents and even scholarships to apply to for help.
- Can you receive financial aid for graduate school?
You may not have the same financial aid options in graduate school as you did for your undergraduate program, but you still may be eligible for financial aid.
- Countries with free, or lower cost, college tuition
With college costs in the U.S. at record highs, one option to explore is countries that offer free or cheap tuition to students.
- How do I reset my FSA ID: a lost FAFSA® login and password guide
An FSA ID and password are crucial when it comes to filing the FAFSA® electronically. Here’s what to do if you’re having trouble logging in.
- Are there colleges with no application fees?
There are colleges that don’t have application fees and ways you may be able to get college application fees waived.
- How many times can I apply for financial aid?
If you’re a student who relies on financial aid to be able to afford college, you might be wondering, how many times should I apply for aid?