I'm starting a new feature here at the Financial Aid Finder that I'll be calling -- for lack of a better name -- Did you know?. Every other week or so, I will look at one important, but little known (or often forgotten) aspect of financial aid. The goal here is to help you be better informed so that you can get the most of your financial aid award. This week, I'm focusing on … [Read more...] about Did you know: The Expected Family Contribution
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Do you know your FAFSA Deadline?
US News and World Report reported that almost half of all students file their FAFSA passed their state's deadline, losing out on opportunities for state-based grants. Given that it's nearly the end of March, I hate to tell you that you have already missed out on fourteen state deadlines. February 15 - Connecticut, Tennessee March 1 - Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, … [Read more...] about Do you know your FAFSA Deadline?
Scholarship Announcements: WikiAnswers Scholarship, Patrick Charnon scholarship, Worldstudio Art Scholarship
TGIF! The weekend is finally upon us, but don't start blowing off steam quite yet. If you are a college student, or plan to be in the near future, it's time to start focusing on finding and applying for scholarships. Every Friday, I make your search a little easier by posting three broad-appeal scholarships with upcoming deadlines. This week, I have the WikiAnswers $1,000 … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: WikiAnswers Scholarship, Patrick Charnon scholarship, Worldstudio Art Scholarship
The Difference Between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Lately, I have been fielding a number of questions about the differences between subsidized Stafford Loans and unsubsidized ones. Given how frequently this topic seems to come up, I thought I should post a quick synopsis of my answer here on the blog. Here's the deal: If you get your financial aid award and it says you have been approved for a student loan, odds are it is … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
APHA Get Ready Scholarship, Frame My Future Scholarship, National Essay Competition
You may think your week is over. But for scholarship seekers, the real work is just beginning. If you haven't already applied for college scholarships, it's not too late. Take a few hours every week to search for scholarships you qualify for -- and then a few more hours to complete your applications. When you win free money for college, you will be glad for the … [Read more...] about APHA Get Ready Scholarship, Frame My Future Scholarship, National Essay Competition