Paying for college
Learn about the FAFSA® process and the ways to pay for college.
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- Can I receive college grants because of my parent’s military service?
There are many grant opportunities for the children of current and former military service members. It’s important to know where to look for them.
- How to get financial aid for cosmetology school
If you’re attending or considering attending cosmetology school, you might be eligible for financial aid including federal financial aid. Continue reading.
- What does contributor mean on the FAFSA®?
If you’re filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA®, you may come across the term contributor. Let’s break down what it means and how it might apply to you.
- 5 scholarships for first-generation college students
Are you a future or current first-generation college student looking for scholarships? Here’s a list of scholarships that may be available to you.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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’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.