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Financial Aid
The Important Facts on College Grants and Scholarships
We provide tips on applying, qualifying, and searching for scholarships and grants. …
FAFSA Financial Aid Scholarships
By Lisa Rooney    |
Financial Aid
When Life Situations Change, How Do You Complete the FAFSA?
Instructions are provided for how to complete the FAFSA if you've experienced a marital status change or a drop in income…
FAFSA Financial Aid
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Paying for College
Got a Question About College Loans?
Learn when funds are sent to the college, if you can take a loan for all four years at once, if you can repay a loan early, and more. …
Paying for College Loans
By Meredith Clement    |
College
5 Tips for Living Off Campus
Things to keep in mind include housing, bills, groceries, commuting to campus, and cleaning. …
College
By Lauren Danz    |
College
The Facts on Being an RA
Learn the pros and cons of being a college resident advisor (RA), as well as how to become an RA yourself, and hear insight from former college RAs. …
College Students
By Lauren Danz    |
Financial Aid
Key Answers to Your CSS Profile Questions
Questions include if you need to complete both the CSS Profile and the FAFSA, how to update your application, who completes the profile, and what is IDOC. …
Financial Aid CSS Profile IDOC
By Meredith Clement    |
Financial Aid
Are You Required to Use IDOC for Financial Aid?
Learn how to upload documents to IDOC, which documents should be uploaded, and where to find more information on IDOC. …
Financial Aid IDOC College Board
By Meredith Clement    |
ABLE
ABLE Accounts and 529 College Savings Plans
Learn the similarities and differences between 529 and 529A accounts. …
ABLE 529 College Savings Plans
By Elizabeth Fontaine    |
Financial Aid
All Things FAFSA
Resources include our Understanding the FAFSA webinar, 10 Tips for Filing the FAFSA blog post, and the FAFSA Day website. …
FAFSA Financial Aid
By Meredith Clement    |
Repayment
Should I Refinance My Student Loans?
Reasons include freeing up more cash every month, paying one loan payment versus multiple, lowering your interest rate, and/or removing your co-borrower from your loans.…
Repayment Refinance
By Christina Davidson    |