Financial Aid

How are you going to pay for college? These articles can help not only you, but also your parents, on figuring out how to pay for college and get financial aid.

Avoid Scholarship Scams

Borrow for College without Going Bust

Consider the Federal Work-Study Program

Considering a PLUS Loan

Deal with the FAFSA

Debunking Some Common Myths about Financial Aid

The Differences between Scholarship and Student Loan Payouts

The Federal Pell Grant System

Find Out about Federal Student Aid

Get to Know the CSS Profile Form

Getting Financial Aid Information at School

Places You Might Not Think to Look for Scholarships

Put "Sticker Price" in Perspective

Try to Sweeten Your Financial Aid Package

Resources

Tools & Resources

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