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- 4 errors that may impact students filing the 2024-25 FAFSA®
The 2024-25 FAFSA® release included several issues that may have impacted some students. Continue reading for more information.
- 5 ways you can lose a scholarship and how to get it back
There are reasons why you might lose college scholarships, but there are avenues to try to get scholarships back if you do lose them, too.
- How to write a thank you letter for a scholarship
If you’ve received scholarship funds for college, you might want to write thank you letters, which could help you secure or retain scholarships.
- The pros and cons of taking a gap year after high school graduation
Taking a gap year between high school and college isn’t for everyone, but it can help you gain valuable life experiences and learn new things about yourself.
- Important FAFSA® changes for the 2023-24 school year
For the 2023-24 school year, many of the changes to FAFSA® are due to the FAFSA® Simplification Act passed by Congress.
- What do I need to apply to scholarships?
Generally, college scholarship applications require transcripts, test scores, and recommendations. Continue reading to learn more about the requirements for scholarships.
- What’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?
While the government is transitioning Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to the Student Aid Index (SAI) for FAFSA® filers it may still be important to understand what EFC means. Read more.
- Can international students get scholarships?
International students may be eligible for scholarships if they’re considering attending college in the U.S. or already are. Here are some things to consider.
- Does financial aid cover study abroad?
Many students want to study abroad during college. The study abroad process comes with questions about whether financial aid will be available to you.
- 11 federal student loan forgiveness and discharge programs
If you’re struggling to pay back your federal student loans, you may want to check your eligibility for any of the federal government’s forgiveness programs.
- Popular scholarship essay prompts (and how to stand out when you answer them)
Essays are an important part of the scholarship application process. Here are some of the most popular scholarship essay prompts and how to approach them.
- 9 things you shouldn’t bring to college
We’ve all seen the college packing lists, some with hundreds of items. Here are some things you would probably be better off not bringing to college.