FAFSA Refunds Explained: When You Get Leftover Financial Aid
Wondering when FAFSA refunds arrive? Learn how financial aid refunds work, when you’ll get them each semester, and what you can use them for.
What Is A Good SAI (Student Aid Index)?
The new Student Aid Index can be confusing for families. Here’s what a good SAI means.
Dependent vs. Independent Student For Financial Aid
When filling out the FAFSA, here’s how to know if you’re a dependent vs. independent student for financial aid purposes.
How To Write An SAP Appeal (Example Letters And Guides)
If you find yourself losing financing aid due to Satisfactory Academic Progress, you can write an SAP Appeal Letter to try to regain aid.
Why You Should Fill Out The FAFSA Even If You Don’t Think You’ll Receive Aid
Thinking of skipping filling out the FAFSA? Perhaps you don’t think you’ll qualify and that it’s a waste of time. Here’s why you’re wrong. Learn more.
What Happens With Financial Aid If You Dropout Of College?
If you drop a class or drop out of college you may have to repay all or part of your financial aid. How much depends on a number of factors.
How To Hack The FAFSA And Maximize Financial Aid
Learn how the new FAFSA rules can impact your financial aid, and the key strategies you can use to maximize your financial aid options.
How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents
Find out how to fill out the FAFSA for divorced parents, based on the new rules that recently went into effect for FAFSA Simplification.
Can You Get Financial Aid For A Master’s Degree?
Paying for a master’s degree is changing in 2026. Learn how students are covering costs through scholarships, aid, and federal loans.
Full Impact: Changes To College Financial Aid And Higher Ed
Here’s a full breakdown of all the key changes to college financial aid and higher education as a result of the Big Beautiful Bill.
Do You Report A 401k Or IRA On The FAFSA?
You do not have to report a 401k or IRA on the FAFSA, but income from these accounts can impact your financial aid.