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Selected for FAFSA Verification? Here's What You Need to Know

Being selected for FAFSA verification is a common step in the financial aid process. It ensures that the information on your FAFSA accuratel...

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Should You Pay for Your Child’s College? What to Consider First

Parents, you may want to pay for your child’s college education, but it’s only a good idea if you can afford it. Consider your financial sta...

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Smart Scholarship Searching: Avoid Spam and Stay on Track

Searching for scholarships online can unlock opportunities to pay for college without taking on debt. But with that opportunity comes a floo...

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Student Aid Index (SAI) Explained: A Guide to Financial Aid Eligibility

The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a crucial factor in determining a student's eligibility for financial aid. Colleges use this index, derived f...

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Student Income and FAFSA: A Guide for Teen Workers

Summer jobs can be a great way for students to earn money for college, but it’s important to understand how those earnings may impact your f...

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Student Loan Guide: Federal vs. Private Loan Options

Most students require loans to afford college, with options including federal and private student loans. Federal loans are the recommended s...

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Student Loan Interest Rates: What Borrowers Need to Know

Interest rate changes can impact student loans differently based on whether they are federal or private, as well as whether they have fixed...

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Student Loans for Bad Credit: What Are Your Options?

Bad credit doesn’t mean you're out of luck when it comes to paying for college. Federal student loans don’t require a credit check, making t...

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Student Loans Without a Co-Signer: What Are Your Options?

Getting a student loan without access to your parents’ financial information or credit history may be difficult, but it’s not impossible. De...

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Student Loan Tips for International Students in the U.S.

International students can face significant challenges when trying to secure funding for their education in the U.S. While federal student l...

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The Best Strategies to Afford Graduate School

Pursuing a graduate degree is an investment, but the cost can be significant. Tuition varies widely depending on the institution and program...

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The Cost of Not Filing FAFSA: $2.3 Billion Left Behind

Millions of dollars in free federal college aid go unclaimed each year simply because students don’t fill out the Free Application for Feder...

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Selected for FAFSA Verification? Here's What You Need to Know

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Should You Pay for Your Child’s College? What to Consider First

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Smart Scholarship Searching: Avoid Spam and Stay on Track

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Student Aid Index (SAI) Explained: A Guide to Financial Aid Eligibility

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Student Income and FAFSA: A Guide for Teen Workers

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Student Loan Guide: Federal vs. Private Loan Options

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Student Loan Interest Rates: What Borrowers Need to Know

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Student Loans for Bad Credit: What Are Your Options?

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Student Loans Without a Co-Signer: What Are Your Options?

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Student Loan Tips for International Students in the U.S.

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The Best Strategies to Afford Graduate School

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The Cost of Not Filing FAFSA: $2.3 Billion Left Behind

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