With the cost of college continuing to rise, many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for it. Financial aid falls under two categories: merit-based and need-based.

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There is no income limit to apply for the FAFSA, but income does impact the amount and type of aid you could get. Every ...

February marked the return of Financial Aid Awareness Month. “Financial aid helps remove barriers so students can focus on learning, growing and building a career rather than being overwhelmed by the ...

Filing the FAFSA is your first and most important step toward unlocking scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study at NAU. Knowing key deadlines, understanding your award letter, and exploring appeal ...

Have you heard of the financial aid dead zone? If you are the parent of a high school student planning for college, you might already know what I’m talking about. So, why is this an issue? Families ...

While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they're also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship ...

With graduation season upon us, many are about to adventure out into the real world and it's important to ask -- are you financially ready? Whether you're a parent with a student about to graduate, or ...

It's crunch time for families counting on loans and grants to pay for college. Deadlines to fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, are around the corner and likely generating ...

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Getting financial aid for college students has been a fiasco. Last year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) got a makeover, but it came with several tech issues ...

Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and ...

Filing the FAFSA is your ticket to federal, state, and school-based financial aid, but timing and accuracy matter. From gathering documents early to understanding verification, small steps can mean ...