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If you're a college student headed home for winter break, your mind is likely on sleeping in, spending time with family, and opening gifts - not on tuition payments. However, your second term of school will be here before you know it. Many families have faced financial challenges over [...]
Delays in this year’s FAFSA and financial aid process have left many families scrambling to find last-minute funding after reviewing financial aid award letters. Now tuition bills are due, and after scholarships, grants, and federal aid, there's still a remaining balance - what do you do? Don’t panic! Here are [...]
With this year's FAFSA and financial aid delays, many students and families have found themselves scrambling to get the information they need to make decisions about paying for college. Once you've received your award letters from colleges, you may be wondering, "Can I ask for more money?" The answer is [...]
Deciding to attend college comes with anticipation, excitement, and unfortunately, stress — especially when it comes to paying for your higher education. For this year's college-bound students and their families, that stress may be even greater due to a series of challenges and delays involving the FAFSA. The FAFSA is [...]
This article has been updated with the latest information regarding the FAFSA and 2024-2025 financial aid timeline. As college students and their families eagerly await their financial aid offers, issues with the process began with the delayed release of this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (The FAFSA [...]
College costs continue to rise, and it's important to take advantage of any opportunities available for financial aid - especially those that do not have to be repaid later. Scholarships and grants are the most common "free" ways to pay for college, but some students may also have the option [...]
When delving into the world of private student loans, you may discover that many lenders mention a "co-applicant" or “co-borrower.” A co-borrower is someone who applies for the loan with you and is equally responsible for ensuring it is repaid. The student loan will be held in your name as [...]
Let’s face it – no one is accepted to college and thinks, “I can’t wait to pay my tuition bill!” College is a big investment, which is why it’s important to know your options, plan ahead, and choose wisely when paying for it. Remember: filling out the Free Application for [...]
There is a lot of confusing language (and plenty of acronyms) when it comes to paying for college and financial aid. You may be surprised to know that "expected family contribution" or "EFC" is not necessarily the amount of money your family will actually end up paying your college. So [...]
You’ve received your college acceptance letters – congratulations! If you’ve been accepted to multiple schools, one of the biggest determining factors for your final choice may be the out of pocket cost for each option. Along with your acceptance letters, you should receive an award letter outlining the financial aid [...]
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