Taxes Are Due… And So Are Some Scholarships Applications April 14, 2008 With the IRS filing deadline looming, you may not even realize that the week of April 15th is also a popular deadline for many scholarships. Hopefully you’ll be getting some money back from the government’s stimulus package (unless, of course, your parents still [...]
Guide to Grants for Undergraduate and Graduate Students With the average cost of a four year degree at an in-state, public college hovering around $50,000, today’s students are being forced to scramble like never before to pay for their college education. For financially needy students, grants can provide an important asset in your plans for [...]
Every year, the federal government spends more than $86 billion to help young people go to college. As the single largest provider of student aid in the world, the US federal government offers grants, fellowships, loans and work study programs. Your key to this massive treasure chest is the FAFSA, otherwise known as the Free [...]
With the cost of college skyrocketing, many students are getting creative about financing their higher education. For some, this may mean active duty enlistment, ROTC or service in the National Guard. For others already serving their country, pursuing higher education can be an important foundation for a lifelong career – either in or out of [...]
One assumption made by financial aid recipients that needs clarification is the belief that loans are not considered financial assistance. In fact, the vast majority of financial aid dollars are disbursed to students in the form of loans. While federal and state governments do dish out plenty of grant and scholaship aid, loans (often termed [...]
At senior high schools around the country, the financial aid night has become a common fall event. With financial aid becoming more complex, many high school counseling offices are wisely choosing to invite the experts in to discuss the details of applying for and accepting financial aid. One thing to remember is that if your [...]
Since 2006, the ACG Grant (Academic Competitiveness Grant) and the SMART Grant (National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant), have been available to Pell eligible students who meet certain additional criteria. As these new federal grant programs begin to unfold, continued guidance from the Department of Education have clarified certain requirements for eligibility. [...]
The EFC, or Expected Family Contribution, is the cornerstone of the financial aid awarding process. For federal aid eligibility, your EFC will be determined from your FAFSA application. If you are not aware of the questions that affect your EFC, you may inadvertently make an error on your FAFSA that could have a serious impact [...]
