The Go Financial Aid Blog

So you are thinking about becoming a doctor! Medicine is a field that effects the lives of so many and you are ready to influence the health and well-being of others. However, medical school is undoubtedly a very costly program. The high costs of medical school do not have to stand in the way of [...]

The much anticipated School Aid is finally here! He touched down this weekend on the University of Pittsburgh campus to help students manage their financial aid difficulties. Check out this financial aid genius in action: In case you don’t remember School Aid’s much older cousin, check out the Kool-Aid video below: For more information, check [...]

Did you know that the average difference between in-state tuition and out-of-state tuition at the nation’s top 50 national universities is over $13,000?! This can make a huge difference when financing your education with student loans, especially if the out-of-state school is not offering financial aid for out-of-state students, such as grants or scholarships. Since [...]

Ever wonder how much debt you can expect to be in upon graduation? Well, the schools publish this data. However, you should keep in mind that just because a school has a low average total indebtedness of graduates doesn’t necessarily mean that you are likely to get more financial aid. It could just be the [...]

The CSS Profile often asks for your religious affiliation or religious denomination. This is a supplemental question (SQ-316) and therefore is only required by some schools. In particular, schools will use your answer to determine your eligibility for private donor scholarships (i.e. scholarships that are awarded to students of a certain religious affiliation). You should [...]