The Go Financial Aid Blog

Follow one generally rule: if you have to pay money to receive a scholarship; it is probably a scam. Each year as students and parents search to find money for college, thousands fall victims to scams which result in the lose of more than $100 million annually. Be ware of scholarships with application fees, financial [...]

Reminder~ 1 week from today. 1/1/2010 you can begin filling out your 2010-2011 school year FAFSA application. This is very important to ensure that you maximize your financial aid award. Remember money is distributed on a first-come, first-serve, need-based basis. So, don’t miss your opportunity! While filing in March or April is acceptable, it is [...]

Thinking about becoming a teacher? The Teach Grant Program may be able to help reduce the cost of your education. Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program can provide grants of up to $4,000 to students with intentions of teaching [...]

A lot of college scholarships and grants require an essay. Scholarship and grant officers have thousands upon thousands of essays to read through so make yours stand out! If you have the GPA, the community involvement, and the school activities, a strong essay can set you apart from the rest. Here are some tips: Have [...]

Financial aid is available in many forms and for many reasons, so don’t believe everything you here and if you aren’t sure if it’s true or not research it! Here are a few common misconceptions regarding financial aid: I can’t afford college. Without a doubt, college is expensive. However, this doesn’t mean you cannot afford [...]

Here are a few quick tips for getting the most for your buck during a recession: Realism- If the cost of the school you wish to attend is rather pricey and your desired career isn’t high paying. It pay be worth considering schools with lower tuition costs. Fine Print- When you receive your loan information, [...]

For those of you living in Pittsburgh, the debate over the tuition tax continues. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has asked city council to approve a 1% tuition tax, which would be the first of it’s kind in the nation. Ravenstahl has set a Monday deadline for the city’s 10 universities and other tax-exempt nonprofits to agree [...]