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 Application for Federal Student Aid. The … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Tips For Filing Your FAFSA
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A Primer to Paying for Your Graduate Education
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Assistantships For Graduate Students Congratulations! You've (finally) finished your undergraduate degree and are ready to move on to grad school. If you thought tuition, fees, room and board were costly for your four-year school, then you are in for real sticker shock with graduate education. The good news is that unlike undergraduate … [Read more...] about A Primer to Paying for Your Graduate Education
Financial Aid for the Post Graduate
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 "self-help aid, along with work … [Read more...] about Financial Aid for the Post Graduate