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Financial aid award letters can be misleading. One college may seem more affordable—until you realize loans are making up most of the aid. Before making a decision, know what to look for and how to compare offers the right way. Let this be your guide to understanding financial aid packages.
Stay ahead in Fall 2025 with our guide to key financial deadlines, tax dates, market closures, and enrollment periods. Download our postcard and plan your year with confidence!
Parents with large investment portfolios and home equity generally find it harder to get financial aid for their college-bound children. But if you understand how assets are assessed, you can improve your chances of getting the best financial aid package possible.
College tuition is so expensive that even high income families can get offers of financial aid. Learn how to navigate the maze of college financial aid – including how to secure scholarships and negotiate favorable packages – to make your college dreams a reality.
With a shorter form, more straightforward questions, and tax data automatically populated, the new FAFSA is expected to be much easier to complete.
The 2024–25 FAFSA application, which would typically open this month, is delayed to December as changes set by the FAFSA Simplification Act begin to be implemented. Here's what you need to know about the FAFSA changes.
If you’ve started college planning, you’ve heard of the FAFSA. It’s an essential part of the process, as it’s your gateway to all federal aid. Here’s what you should know before the application opens.
Yes, financial aid is negotiable. That said, there are variables to consider before beginning the appeals process that may increase your chance of success.
