by Mara Strom Unless your last name is Rockefeller, you'll need to think long and hard about the expense of your college education. Even though more than 90% of college grads say their degree was "worth it," the cost can still be staggering. If you're in college -- or planning to attend -- here are five online calculators that can help you get a handle on your higher … [Read more...] about 5 Online Financial Aid Calculators You Need To Know About
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FAFSA Workshop – Part 4: Determining Your FAFSA Deadline
Welcome to part 4 of the Financial Aid Finder's five-part FAFSA Workshop. If you want to catch up on parts 1-3, follow these links: Essential FAFSA Documents FSA ID Today, I am focusing on FAFSA deadlines. You would think that with something like a deadline, this post would be pretty short. But the reality is, when it comes to the FAFSA, deadlines are anything but … [Read more...] about FAFSA Workshop – Part 4: Determining Your FAFSA Deadline
FAFSA Workshop – Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the final part of the Financial Aid Finder's five-part FAFSA Workshop. If you want to catch up on parts 1-4, follow these links: Essential FAFSA Documents FSA ID Common FAFSA Blunders FAFSA Deadlines Well, we have arrived at the final installment of our FAFSA workshop. For some of you, this may no longer be relevant, since you had March 1st (or earlier) … [Read more...] about FAFSA Workshop – Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions
Free Help with Completing FAFSA Available
Are you struggling to finish your Free Application for Federal Student Aid? The FAFSA was shortened a bit this year, but that federal form is no doubt still a bit tricky and time consuming. Yet, without a completed FAFSA, you are not eligible for any federal aid, including grants, loans and work-study. If you'd like to get some help with your FAFSA, check out this list of … [Read more...] about Free Help with Completing FAFSA Available
Scholarship Friday: Americanism Essay Scholarship, Biomedical Science Scholarship, and Vanguard Minority Scholarship
Are you here for your weekly dose of great scholarship opportunities with upcoming deadlines? Then you're in the right place! There is no more productive way to spend your weekend than applying for a handful of scholarships. I recently read that earning money for college through scholarships is a numbers game -- the more you apply to, the better chance you have to win. Will … [Read more...] about Scholarship Friday: Americanism Essay Scholarship, Biomedical Science Scholarship, and Vanguard Minority Scholarship