Different Kinds of Financial Aid

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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.

Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

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

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.

Calculating Your Financial FAFSA Facts

FASFA application

The sooner you submit, the better—”and yes, you SHOULD submit one! Calculating your FAFSA information will be worth the payoff later.
Before you sit down to fill it out, here are some things you need to know in order to get the most aid possible.Â