July 7, 2008 by Mara Strom Most of the time I come here and talk about what you should do to get financial aid…Gentle reminders about filing before the FAFSA deadline, applying for as many scholarships as you can, and picking the right student loan to cover the gap. Well, today, I’m going to be a little more ruthless. I’m going to tell you what NOT to do — under any circumstances — if you want financial aid. Don’t let one of these goofs gut your chances for the education you want and deserve. 1. Not Applying for Financial Aid This made sound too obvious to be true, but many students and their families assume they won’t qualify for financial aid so they don’t even bother applying. They think they make too much money — but even families makin...

May 24, 2006 Okay so the rumors are true, ‘06-’07 tuition has been announced and the news isn’t great. Tuition for both public and private universities have gone up anywhere from 3-8 percent and that’s just the start. Universities are citing a plethora of reasons which can include anything from facility updates to an increase in gas prices. Does anyone else have a problem with this? An increase in gas prices is causing tuition to rise! I get that utilities will increase but does that really relay into an additional $300 bucks per student? If you are a prospective student or parent of a prospective student now is the time to really cozy up with the financial aid process. Study this website, and ask a question or post a comment. The more free information we ...

March 18, 2006 The University of Alaska is offering tuition breaks for out-of-state students for their 2006 Summer Session. The term last from May-August and offers more than 300 classes. Discount’s are in the range of $1,200! The other bonus is that classes are held in areas off the beaten path such as the Katmai National Park. For more information on this subject please click on the link below. UAF Summer Sessions Offer In State Tuition For All ...

January 30, 2006 The sticker price of tuition is increasingly a scary prospect. How on earth do these schools expect people to pay more than the average median income of a U.S. family? And more importantly why must they charge these prices? There really is no simple answer to those questions. The main thing to remember is not to get discouraged because financial aid is available and will heavily lighten the financial load families and students must bear. Tuition sticker prices are not carved in stone and can be etched away by finding the right financial aid avenues to follow. Colleges and Universities are in a constant state of competition for top students. Therefore, they are always trying to “one up” the competition by offering bigger and better programs, buildings, ed...