An overview of student financial aid in the US 10 Articles

by Nick Perez

"The Four Main Types of Financial Aid in the U.S." Almost everyone in the U.S. is familiar with the term "financial aid" but what exactly does the term mean? What are the different types of financial aid and who is elig...read more

by E.M.Robinson

It is important to have a solid overview of student financial aid in the United States before beginning the complicated process of applying to programs to help you get the money you need for college. The first step is comp...read more

by Misty Cahal

Many people find applying for, and dealing with, financial aid for college more of an obstacle than a blessing. If you are an average financial aid beginner then this article is for you. It is designed to address some of t...read more

by Howard England

"Six Common Financial Aid Mistakes" Mistake Number one: The first mistake anyone can make is to not apply for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise lovingly known as the "FAFSA", (exc...read more

by Susan Mead

There is so much information out there about financial aid, that it is important to get accurate and concise information. I noticed that there is some inaccurate information in some of the articles. This happens because ...read more

by L. Raven

After you apply to college, you must apply for financial aid. Applying for financial aid can be a frustrating process, but it is worth it because it cuts down your out of pocket costs for school. The most wonderful thing a...read more

by Jasmine Paul

The first, and most important step, is to fill out the FAFSA. It can be completed online or on paper, and there are many organizations and opportunities to get help. College Goal Sunday is across the US, in most states, ...read more

by Theresa Davis

It is that time of the year again, time for financing you or your child's college education. Many parents and students are confused and overwhelmed by the process. This article will detail the process from start to finish...read more

by Riley OShea

Traversing the waters of financial aid can sometimes look like a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean. It's all so unfamiliar and even scary. But with the right tools, compass and map it doesn't have to be so forbidding a...read more

by Rachael Alston

It is crucial for parents and students to understand the financial aid process. If you , the student (parent) are awarded financial aid then whether or not your parent(s)are able to verify their income according to feder...read more