Can you pay for college on a credit card and rack up the points? It’s a compelling thought… and the answer is potentially! College is expensive. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of attendance for the 2024-2025 school year is $38,270. To keep up with rising costs, some students and their parents are […]
A look at how to calculate the net price of college – or in other terms, how much college really costs!
Are you in need of student financial aid? Here’s what to do if your financial aid appeal has been denied. Learn more.
FAFSA updates include policy changes and a redesigned contributor process. Find out how these changes impact students and families.
By learning how to find grants to pay for college, you can lower your out of pocket and loan costs. Here’s what grants are available.
The Cal Grant is a state-funded financial aid program for California residents that doesn’t need to be repaid. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
Pell Grants are issued by the Department of Education to undergraduate students who are able to demonstrate an exceptional financial need.
Do you have unused financial aid money? If so, we explain whether or not returning it is the right move to make. Learn more.
Filing FAFSA without parental tax returns is possible, but may affect aid. Here are your options if parents failed to file taxes and what you can do.
Even the smallest errors when filling out the FAFSA can impact how much financial aid you receive. Here are the 10 biggest FAFSA mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
Why are talented, low-income students underrepresented in selective colleges? We explore the causes of undermatching and ways to reduce it.
