College Financial Aid 101: Maximizing Merit Aid Opportunities
Unlike need-based aid, merit scholarships are awarded for achievement. That might include academic performance, leadership, talent, community involvement, or a combination of strengths, and winning th ...
10 Things to Do to Lower Your College Costs
If sticker shock has you staggering, you’re not alone. The cost of college today can be incredibly overwhelming, but there’s good news in there, which is that families often have more influence on the ...
Unexpected Ways to Save Money for College
College is expensive, and finding ways to pay for college can be overwhelming. However, there are some unexpected ways that students can find money for tuition and other school-related expenses.
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Outside Scholarships
There are also "outside" scholarships that help students pay for their education. Unlike loans, they do not have to be repaid. Hundreds of thousands of these scholarships from several thousand sponsor ...