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How Do I Apply for College Financial Aid?

If you’re looking into financial aid for college, you're not alone: over 80% of U.S. college students receive aid to pay for their education.

Different Kinds of Financial Aid

In this post, we outline the various different kinds of financial aid to help you understand what they are, how they differ, and how they might work for you.

College Acceptance Benchmarks: Decoded

College acceptance benchmarks may be elusive, but not impossible. Empowerly understands that students are more than just a number.Â

Tested: 10 Useful Apps for College Students

As you prepare for college, you might want to check out some of the great apps available to make your life easier. I've pulled together apps to improve note taking, studying, scheduling, personalÂ safety, and getting around your college town. Most of these are great for high schoolers as well. What are my picks?

What You Should Know To Financially Prepare For College

You've been researching career choices, corresponding majors, and colleges that meet those desires. But what about how to financially prepare for college?

Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

Universities use internal policy, FAFSA, and CSS profile to determine both the type and amount of aid. Should I apply for financial aid?

UC Admissions 3 of 3: Fine Print Admissions Questions

Get the inside scoop on your top admissions question(s) from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Hope this helps clear up some confusion!

Debrief: Official WSJ 2020 College Rankings Published

The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education recently published their joint 2020 list of Top US Colleges. Curious who made the cut? Want to know what all this data means? The WSJ puts their article behind a subscription paywall for now, but if you want to read the full list you can find the same rankings published on the Times website. We'll explain what to do with it.