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It’s a common occurrence to cringe at the sight of the tuition price tag attached to the college of your choice. However, what many people hoping to attend college but getting scared away by the cost do not realize is that most students actually don’t pay the price set at a college or university. It [...]

Recently, more FAFSA related topics have been discussed in the national news regarding the correlation between the difficulty of the form, and the lowering amount of students attending college.  More and more students are finding themselves having to either pay for college by themselves with no parental assistance or to just simply not attend school [...]

Knowing what to expect from the FAFSA form is something most people desire, but may feel isn’t possible.  Well, here’s some good news: a FAFSA estimator is available to fill out online, which will give you an estimate of what your financial aid eligibility is before you even touch the actual form. It’s never too [...]

Before you fill out the official FAFSA form to send in to find out how much financial aid you will be eligible to receive, it is important to make sure you know what will be asked of you.  There is a lot of financial information that you will have to provide, as well as personal [...]

Already sent in your FAFSA and realized you made some mistakes?  Don’t sweat it.  We’re human; we all make mistakes, and correcting them is easier than you’d think.  Making FAFSA corrections is a common occurrence, and you can do it anytime.  Using the PIN number you get with your FAFSA, you can make fix your [...]

Filling out the FAFSA form is little short of time consuming and fairly frustrating.  However, there are a few things you can do to make filling out the form easier and much less stressful.  These FAFSA tips will help you with the process of getting all the paperwork finished on time and correctly in order [...]

Obtaining financial aid can be a confusing and sometimes stressful process, and it is definitely one of the most important steps you will take in making college more affordable. You may consider finding a financial aid advisor to assist you in this process. Many families are turning to financial aid advisors in order to be [...]

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 [...]