Learn what other names Tuition Break has gone by, how the program works with the Common App, when participating schools are announced, how eligibility is determined, how the program works for undecided students, how it affects financial aid, and what happens if students change their major. …

Loan certification is a process in which the college you are attending reviews the amount you have requested to borrow in an education loan and ensures your eligibility to borrow.…

Factors that determine your financial aid include your Student Aid Index (SAI) and the college's strategic goals. …

Learn why establishing an Attainable^® Savings Account when a child is young will be beneficial to helping funds in the account grow, and how much an investment may be worth in 5, 10, 15, or 20 years. …

Learn why the Common App asks this questions, if this information affects admissions decisions, how you should answer depending on your circumstances, and what to do if you are unsure of your answer. …

Learn if Federal Direct Student Loans are related to the FAFSA, what the annual loan limit is, the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans, how to pay the interest while in school, if the loan can be deferred in graduate school, and more. …

We answer common questions about appealing, including if you need a specific reason to appeal, how the process works, if it ever hurts to appeal, if you can submit multiple appeals, and more. …

When talking to your child about college costs, discuss who will pay for what, who will borrow loans, what amount is feasible for a loan payment, what the four-year plan is, and what to do if you can't afford it. …

Scholarships include Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest, Superpower Scholarship, Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, E-waste Scholarship, and Ocean Awareness Contest. …

Learn about MEFA Pathway's Curriculum, a resource to support counselors as they implement MEFA Pathway into their schools that features lesson plans, divided by grade level, that align with a specific MEFA Pathway activity. …