FAFSA Treatment of Unemployment Benefits In 2021 And Beyond
If you filed taxes early in 2021, the FAFSA treatment of unemployment benefits may hurt your financial aid eligibility. Here’s what to do.
How Structured Settlements Impact Financial Aid
Unlike lump sum settlements, there are times when the money from structured settlements will have no impact on financial aid. Learn why.
Undermatching: Why Do Smart Low-Income Students Not Enroll In Selective Colleges?
Why are talented, low-income students underrepresented in selective colleges? We explore the causes of undermatching and ways to reduce it.
The FAFSA Asset Protection Allowance Plunges To Zero
Learn why the FAFSA asset protection allowance is dropping to record lows and how it could impact your eligibility for financial aid.
What Is Title IV And How Does It Impact Financial Aid?
Title IV status means that a school has been accredited by the Department of Education to participate in federal student aid programs.
Options To Pay For School If You Don’t Have Enough Financial Aid
Need more money to cover your higher education costs? Here are ten options to help pay for school when you don’t have enough financial aid.
Student Aid Index: What To Know About The Changes To Financial Aid
The Student Aid Index (SAI) will soon replace the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the FAFSA. Learn how this will impact financial aid.
How To Pay For College: The Best Order Of Operations
You can reduce the amount of student loan money needed to finance college by following this order of operations for how to pay for college.
The Ultimate Guide To Military And VA Education Benefits To Pay For College
Our ultimate guide to GI Bill, VA, and military education benefits that can help you, your spouse, or dependents pay for college.
How To Get A Student Loan With Bad Credit
If you have bad credit, you can still get a student loan with bad credit if you follow these steps for Federal and private student loans.
How to Calculate Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Your Expected Family Contribution number is an important number if you’re looking to receive need-based financial aid. Learn about it here.